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| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2700 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on DHS Secretary's Visit to Yuma | 2018-12-29 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON, AZToday, Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen is visiting Yuma, Arizona as part of a two-day tour of the Southern Border. This comes at the heels of the deaths of two migrant children in U.S. custody in the past month. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: As Secretary Nielsen embarks on her latest photo opportunity and media tour at the Southern Border, she arrives under the dark cloud of a Republican-induced government shutdown, the President's threats to close the border, and the tragic deaths of two children in DHS custody. I've been clear from the beginning. Secretary Nielsen has no business serving as DHS Secretary, and the latest accountability and transparency issues at DHS provide more evidence that she is unfit to lead. I reiterate my call for her to resign. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2699 | Rep. Grijalva on Government Shutdown: 'A Product of Republican Rule' | 2018-12-22 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Tonight, Congressional Republicans and President Trump refused to fund the government, triggering a partial government shutdown. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: Once again, Republican cowardice in the face of Trump's temper tantrums have shut down the government. For a party that preaches so-called fiscal responsibility, House Republicans did not bat an eye to shut down the government to fund Trump's disastrous, ineffective border wall. The last major government shutdown in 2013 cost the economy $24 billion over a 16 day periodapproximately $1.5 billion a dayand created numerous hardships for America's workers. This shutdown leaves almost 800,000 federal workers working without pay right in the midst of the holidays. Trump may have no concept of living paycheck-to-paycheck, but for numerous federal workers and their families, that's the reality. This shutdown is the latest example of the Republican Party's inability to govern. For the past two years, Trump and House Republicans have given hand-outs to the wealthy and big business, obstructed oversight into corruption, and put their own political interests above those of the constituents they claim to serve. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-statement-secretary-mattis-retirement | O'Halleran Statement on Secretary Mattis' Retirement | 2018-12-21 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), a member of the House Armed Services Committee, released this statement regarding the retirement of Defense Secretary James Mattis: Secretary Mattis has been a steady force of reason within this Administration, and his decades of service have made our nation safer. No one knows the threats we face as a nation better than him, said O'Halleran. We have already seen aggression by Russian and Chinese actors, and ISIS and other terror groups remain a real threat to the safety of our communities. Without a strong voice like Secretary Mattis' in the room, I am concerned how we will respond to these threats. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-give-salary-if-government-shuts-down | O'Halleran to Give Up Salary if Government Shuts Down | 2018-12-20 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) announced he would give up his salary for the duration of a government shutdown if Congressional leaders fail to fund the government by the end of the week. It is troubling that the White House and Congressional leaders are allowing partisan gridlock to get in the way of funding our government and preventing a shutdown yet again, said O'Halleran. The American people expect their elected officials to do the job they are being paid to do, so if we cannot reach a bipartisan consensus on a funding bill before the end of the week, I will forgo my pay during the resulting government shutdown. If Congress fails to pass a Continuing Resolution before December 21, the federal government will shut down and federal agencies will cease operations. A shutdown could cost our economy billions of dollars and cause a disruption in crucial services for millions of Americans. According to Standard and Poor's Ratings Service, the 2013 government shutdown cost our economy an estimated $24 billion. Congress has continued to kick the can down the road for too long, and it is having a serious impact on the readiness of our military and compromises the health and wellbeing of our veterans, seniors, and hardworking families, continued O'Halleran. We must have a bipartisan process that allows us to pass a budget that invests in our country and moves us forward. O'Halleran introduced the No Ongoing Perks Enrichment (NOPE) Act that would implement a No Budget, No Pay policy for members of Congress and freeze Congressional salaries at their current rate. Additionally, he cosponsored the SHIELD Act to prevent a government shutdown from impacting the pay of the men and women of our Armed Forces and first responders. During a government shutdown earlier this year, O'Halleran donated his salary to veterans organizations in Arizona. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2698 | Rep. Grijalva Celebrates Passage of Library and Museum Funding Bill | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, the House passed S. 3530, The Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, after the Senate passed the legislation in early December. The bill will increase funding to libraries and museums across the country, ensuring that they have the ability to provide communities with workforce development, literacy programs, and access to technology as well as expanding access to museums and libraries in diverse communities. In addition, the bill promotes a career path for those seeking employment in libraries and museums, with a special emphasis on recruiting librarians from underrepresented communities. Rep. Grijalva introduced the companion legislation in October 2018. Modernizing our libraries and museums and prioritizing a diverse workforce that reflects the communities they serve is critical to ensuring a lifetime of learning for all individualsno matter their race, age, or socio-economic status, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. I've seen the important role that libraries play in educating and serving our communities, and I'm thrilled that more funding will be heading their way to help them fulfill their mission. This bipartisan legislation conquered the gridlock of Washington, and countless libraries across the country will now have the resources to improve their services and reach more people. Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) introduced the bill along with Rep. Grijalva. Our public libraries, especially in rural areas, go far beyond simply providing books. They serve as the primary provider of literacy programming, technology training and job seeking assistance in many communities I represent across South and West Texas, said Rep. Will Hurd, who represents more than one hundred public libraries, college libraries and school districts in the 23rd District of Texas. The grant funding authorized through this bill directly serves libraries across our state and is vital for their continued success. I am glad my colleagues came together today in a bipartisan manner to support this bill, and I will continue to ensure … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-urges-consumer-watchdog-to-protect-arizona-servicemembers-from-predatory-lending/ | Sinema Urges Consumer Watchdog to Protect Arizona Servicemembers from Predatory Lending | 2018-12-19 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON- Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) is calling on the nation's top consumer watchdog agency to reinstate protections for military servicemembers from financial fraud and abuse. Sinema joined with 22 other members of the House Financial Services Committee to urge that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau restore critical protections for active-duty servicemembers and their families from predatory lending practices and credit gouging. "Honoring our servicemembers and their families must include enforcing the laws that protect them from financial predators," said Congresswoman Sinema. "That's why we're calling on the agency to restore these critical protections and protect Arizona's military families." The Consumer Financial Protection Bureaurecently discontinued the supervision of regulated entities for compliance with theMilitary Lending Act, neglecting its responsibility under the law to protect servicemembers and their families. Sinema will serve on the Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee when she is sworn in to the Senate in January and has pledged to continue her work on behalf of Arizona veterans, servicemembers, and military families. Read a copy of the letterhere. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2697 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on the Firing of Secretary Ryan Zinke | 2018-12-15 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, President Trump fired embattled Secretary of the Department of the Interior Ryan Zinke. In response Rep. Ral M, Grijalva issued the following statement: This is no kind of victory, but I'm hopeful that it is a genuine turning of the page. Secretary Zinke's successor has a chance to move on from an unfortunate Trump Administration record of environmental mismanagement and decline. A well-managed Interior Department one that puts the public good ahead of fossil fuel and mining industry demands can be a boon to the entire country. The next Interior Secretary should respect the American people's desire for strong environmental standards and an end to corporate favoritism. The Democratic majority on the Natural Resources Committee will be ready to assist in that effort starting in January. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2696 | Rep. Grijalva Demands Investigation into Death of Guatemalan Child in DHS Custody | 2018-12-14 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Yesterday, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced that a seven-year-old girl from Guatemala died in their custody from shock and dehydration after apprehension by Border Patrol while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: My heart breaks for the loss of an innocent child who underwent a harrowing journey to seek safety in the United States, only to be met with cruelty, pain, and death. Her death, and similar situationslike the death of Roxsana Hernandez in ICE custody, raise serious questions about whether or not DHS is providing those in their custody with humane treatment and even basic safety. CBP and ICE continue to operate with a startlingly low level of transparency and accountability, and that must change. I demand a thorough, independent investigation into the death of this young girl, and that those responsible face the full consequences. Furthermore, the Department of Homeland Security should immediately instruct Border Patrol officers to cease any interference with humanitarian organizations providing migrants with food, water, and medical attention. This horrific situation must be a wake-up call to all elected officials. Instead of wasting time, money and energy on a useless border wall, we must work now to enact comprehensive immigration reform that puts families and children first. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2695 | Rep. Grijalva Condemns Republican Tactics on Yemen War Powers Resolution | 2018-12-13 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Yesterday, the House of Representatives voted to block debate on a War Powers Resolution that would end the U.S. military support for the War in Yemen. Rep. Grijalva was not on the floor to vote. In response, he issued the following statement: Unfortunately, I was not present on the floor of the House of Representatives at the time of the vote due to a miscommunication about the number of votes in the series. It was not an abstention, but an honest mistake. Had I been present, I would have voted nay.' When it comes to my support for ending U.S. involvement for the War in Yemen, my record speaks for itself. I co-sponsored all three War Powers Resolutionsincluding the most recent oneand have consistently condemned the U.S. support for Saudi Arabia's reprehensible actions in Yemen. The Republican Party's complicity in Saudi Arabia's actions is nothing short of an accessory to war. Whether it is this Republican Congress suppressing any debate on the U.S. role in Yemen or the Trump Administration's egregious refusal to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi, it's time for this travesty of justice to end. Like many of my constituents, I am horrified by the images and stories coming out of Yemen, and I remain committed to using congressional authority to take action. Come January, I will work with the leadership of my party to make this issue a priority and end our country's immoral and unauthorized involvement in Yemensomething Republican leadership has utterly failed to do. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-votes-pass-2018-farm-bill | O'Halleran Votes to Pass 2018 Farm Bill | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), member of the House Committee on Agriculture and conferee on the Farm Bill Conference Committee, voted to pass the 2018 Farm Bill, which includes provisions he championed during negotiations. Arizona agriculture contributes more than $23 billion to our state's economy and employs hundreds of thousands of hardworking men and women. The Farm Bill is critical to the continued success of our farmers, ranchers, and growers and rural communities across the state, said O'Halleran after the vote. After months of negotiations and hard work in both the House and Senate, Congress stepped up and signaled our strong support for rural America by passing this bipartisan Farm Bill. Included in the Farm Bill Conference Report are programs and resources that O'Halleran championed, including: A $350 million dollar a year grant program for rural broadband deployment; Increased funding for rural hospitals; Nutrition programs; Greater protections for dairy producers; Conservation and forestry programs vital for rural Arizona. An additional effort led by O'Halleran to allow for the easier exportation of timber from the Four Forest Restoration Initiative area was not included in the final language of the bill. Rather, it will require a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for which O'Halleran will continue to work. For decades, the Farm Bill has been a hallmark of bipartisanship in Washington, continued O'Halleran. While I am disappointed that this law was allowed to expire before we reauthorized it, I am pleased with the outcome. This is a victory for every community in Arizona. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-helps-pass-bipartisan-farm-bill/ | Sinema Helps Pass Bipartisan Farm Bill | 2018-12-12 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Senator-elect Sinema: Farm Bill provides certainty toArizonafarmers and ranchers, puts food on the table for Arizona families WASHINGTON- Arizona farmers and ranchers will get needed certainty after Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema helped pass a bipartisan Farm Bill today. The Farm Bill sets the nation's agriculture and nutrition policy. Partisan provisions inserted into the bill earlier this year had delayed its passage, but those partisan provisions have now been dropped. Sinema, who had strongly urged Congress to stop "playing politics with family farmers and our economy," praised today's passage of the bipartisan bill. "This is good news for Arizona, and shows what can get done when leaders stop playing games and start working together," said Sinema, who will be sworn in next month as Arizona's next Senator. "This strong bipartisan Farm Bill gives Arizona farmers and ranchers the certainty they need to stay on the land and the opportunity to build a stronger future - and it puts food on the table for Arizona families. I'm proud to help push it across the finish line." The Arizona Farm Bureau praised Sinema's consistent support for a bipartisan Farm Bill. "This Farm Bill is the right bill at the right time. Farm families across the nation, and here in Arizona, are struggling. Net farm incomes are in the sharpest decline since the Great Depression, current trade policies threaten our access to international markets and our ongoing drought conditions create additional uncertainty. The 2018 Farm Bill protects the rural economy, maintains our commitment to working lands conservation, improves essential risk management tools, and improves access to credit - all while remaining budget-neutral. In addition to farm and conservation programs, the Farm Bill also provides crucial nutrition assistance to underprivileged families across our nation. We are pleased to see that the 2018 Farm Bill maintains funding and protects access for families who need a hand up while closing loopholes exploited by thos… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-calls-potential-shutdown-devastating | O'Halleran Calls Potential Shutdown 'Devastating' | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released this statement following President Donald Trump's threat to shut down the federal government: Border security is an important issue that Congress must address in a bipartisan way, and I am ready to work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle. However, President Trump's threat to shut down the government over this issue is wrong. We have already seen the devastating impact a shutdown will have on our rural economies. This will only make life harder for seniors and veterans and prevent us from addressing the needs of the nation. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-signs-farm-bill-conference-report-ahead-house-vote | O'Halleran Signs Farm Bill Conference Report Ahead of House Vote | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture and a conferee on the Farm Bill Conference Committee, signed the bipartisan, bicameral Farm Bill Conference Report. Once passed by the House of Representatives and Senate and signed into law, this legislation reauthorizes the Farm Bill for five years. During negotiations, O'Halleran led efforts to protect nutrition programs for children and veterans, invest more money in rural broadband deployment, maintain critical resources for Indian Country, and ensure Arizona forests receive the necessary care to protect homes across the state. After months of negotiations and hard work, I am pleased with the resulting Farm Bill Conference Report. We have secured vital funding for programs that our farmers and ranchers, working families, and tribal communities rely on every single day, said O'Halleran. The importance of this legislation cannot be overstated. Included in the Farm Bill Conference Report are programs and resources that O'Halleran championed, including: An annual $350 million dollar a year grant program for rural broadband deployment; Increased funding for rural hospitals; Nutrition programs; Greater protections for dairy producers; Conservation and forestry programs vital for rural Arizona. An additional effort led by O'Halleran to allow for the easier exportation of timber from the Four Forest Restoration Initiative area was not included in the final language of the bill. Rather, it will require a waiver from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, for which O'Halleran will continue to work. It is unfortunate that Congressional leaders chose to drag their feet and allow this legislation to expire at the expense of our ag producers and the American people, continued O'Halleran. Our farmers and ranchers and rural communities are the backbone of rural America's economy. If we cannot support them, our whole nation suffers. We need a Congress that is focused on the needs of the country, not political gridlock and… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/gallego-gallagher-introduce-bipartisan-bill-impose-denial-orders-chinese | Gallego & Gallagher Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Impose Denial Orders on Chinese Telecommunications Companies That Violate US Sanctions | 2018-12-11 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI) and Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) introduced the bipartisan Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act (H.R. 7255) to direct the President to impose denial orders banning the export of U.S. parts and components to Chinese telecommunications companies that are in violation of U.S. export control or sanctions laws. The legislation follows news that Meng Wanzhou, Huawei's chief financial officer, was arrested in Canada at the request of U.S. prosecutors on charges of violating U.S. sanctions. Click here for text of the bill. Chinese telecommunications firms like Huawei represent a growing threat to American national security. As state-directed enterprises, they ultimately report to the Chinese Communist Party and will be employed where and whenever possible to undermine American interests and those of our allies. This bipartisan legislation sets a simple standard: if a Chinese telecommunications firm is found to have violated U.S. sanctions moving forward, it will be subject to the same severe punishment originally imposed on ZTE, said Rep. Gallagher. Huawei and ZTE's every action is dictated by the Chinese Communist Party. For years, they have conducted complex and systematic attacks on U.S. telecommunications, compromising the information security of our government, our allies, and private companies around the world. Meng Wanzhou's recent arrest and the resulting outrage in Beijing shows how Chinese oligarchs think that laws are for the little people. This bill is designed to ensure that if Chinese government officials choose to use the companies they operate as weapons against the United States or the world's rules based system, there will be severe consequences for those choices, said Rep. Gallego. Measures included in the Telecommunications Denial Order Enforcement Act include: Establishing that it is U.S. policy to enforce denial orders banning the export of U.S. parts and components to Chinese telecommunications companies that have violated U.S. expo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-gallego-and-lamalfa-lead-bipartisan-call-appointment-native | Reps. Gallego and LaMalfa Lead Bipartisan Call for Appointment of a Native American Affairs Expert at the Congressional Research Service | 2018-12-04 | 2018 | 2018-12 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), ranking member of the House Natural Resources Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee, and Rep. Doug LaMalfa (CA-01), chair of the subcommittee, led a bipartisan letter to the Director of the Congressional Research Service requesting immediate appointment of a Native American Affairs expert. 29 Members of Congress signed on to the request. It is critical that Members of Congress have access to readily available experts who can monitor legislative developments and quickly provide information and analysis on the unique challenges and opportunities of American Indian and Alaska Native peoples, the group wrote. The Library of Congress currently employs around 600 policy experts, attorneys, librarians and support personnel who specialize in various disciplines, but none in the well-established field of Federal Indian law and policy. Tribal Affairs expertise is vital for enabling Members to understand and assess the complex dynamics shaping the unique relationship between the federal government and Indian tribes and make informed policy decisions, the letter said. The full letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2693 | Rep. Grijalva Congratulates New CPC Leadership | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement after the Congressional Progressive Caucus elected Reps. Mark Pocan (D-WI) and Pramila Jayapal (D-WA) as the new Co-Chairs for the upcoming Congress: After ten years of serving as a CPC Co-Chair, I can rest assured that the progressive agenda is in good hands for the upcoming Congress under the leadership of Rep. Pocan and Rep. Jayapal. The American people spoke loudly when they elected a wave of progressive Democrats to the new Congress, and now more than ever, we must take bold action on policies like healthcare, infrastructure, education, and climate change to fulfill the promises we made. I look forward to continuing my work with the caucus as the Chairman Emeritus and implementing progressive policy priorities that will help everyday families thrive. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2694 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on Secretary Zinke Tweet | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Rep. Ral M. Grijalva, who will seek to chair the Natural Resources Committee in the next Congress, released the following statement on Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke's recent tweet. Grijalva called on Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke to resign this morning in a USA Today op-ed available athttp://bit.ly/2SlZLz0. The American people know who I'm here to serve, and they know in whose interests I'm acting. They don't know the same about Secretary Zinke. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-gallego-and-veterans-congress-call-full-reimbursement-underpaid-gi | Rep. Gallego and Veterans in Congress Call for Full Reimbursement of Underpaid GI Benefits | 2018-11-30 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Yesterday, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) led a group of veterans serving in Congress in sending a letter to Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Robert Wilkie, calling for full repayment of benefits owed to veterans under the Forever GI Bill. The letter follows troubling reports that Department of Veterans Affairs officials do not intend to reimburse veterans for acknowledged underpayment of benefits required by law. The lawmakers expressed concern about the ongoing and persistent delays and continued uncertainty experienced by affected veterans and their families. As veterans ourselves, these reports are deeply dismaying to us, and we urge you to work toward a swift solution that will not further jeopardize the educational pursuits, housing, or financial security of veterans and their families, the group wrote. Our nation's veterans have served our country with honor, often making incredible sacrifices to do so. It is imperative that we also honor our promises to them in return. The group also expressed concern over second order losses suffered by the affected veterans and their families, including emotional stress, underserved interest charges and overdraft fees, and educational and professional setbacks. The full letter can be found here. The letter was signed by Reps. Jos E. Serrano (D-NY), Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI), Bobby L. Rush (D-IL), Chris Stewart (R-UT), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), Don Young (R-AK), and Robert C. Bobby Scott (D-VA). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2692 | Rep. Grijalva Introduces Congressional Resolution in Honor of Native American Heritage Month | 2018-11-29 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva introduced a resolution honoring Native American Heritage Month for the month of November and issued the following statement: The Native American story is woven into the fabric of our nation's history and is the original American story. It's one of tragedy, triumph, and perseverance that deserves to be honored and celebrated for generations to come. From educational institutions and the military to local government and the halls of Congress; Native Americans are defying stereotypes, reasserting their identity, and embracing the rich cultural inheritance that was theirs all along. This Native American Heritage Month, let's renew our commitment to preserving and promoting Native American history and culture, upholding the federal trust responsibility, and protecting tribal sovereignty to ensure a bright, prosperous future for all our Native American brothers and sisters. Click hereto learn more about Rep. Grijalva's events and legislation during Native American Heritage Month. Click hereto watch Rep. Grijalva's Native American Heritage Month video message. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2691 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on the Passing of Congressman Ed Pastor | 2018-11-28 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. Today, Rep. Ral M Grijalva issued the following statement after the passing of Congressman Ed Pastor: The passing of Congressman Pastor is a loss to all of usbut none more so than to his family, his beloved wife Verma, his daughters Yvonne and Laura, his mother, and his grandchildren who he cherished dearly. To me, he was a friend, mentor, and a rarity in politics who treated people with honesty and good humor. Arizona will miss Edwe all will. Ramona and I extend our genuine sympathy and prayers to the Pastor family. My friend Ed was a giant in Arizona's history and should be memorialized as such. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/following-commitment-reform-congressional-rules-o-halleran-votes-nancy | Following Commitment to Reform Congressional Rules, OHalleran Votes for Nancy Pelosi | 2018-11-28 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | Today, following months of negotiations and discussions between members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus and Democratic Party leader that resulted in an agreement to reform House Rules, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted for Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi for Speaker of the House. I came to Congress focused on making the House of Representative work for the American people. Today, we took a decisive step in the right direction and agreed to reform House of Representative rules that will increase transparency and accountability and allow lawmakers to address top priorities for Arizona, said Rep. O'Halleran following the vote. I am pleased that Leader Pelosi has accepted many of the Problem Solvers' reform proposals for the 116thCongress that will increase bipartisanship and give the American people a greater voice in the process. I look forward to working with members of both parties in the next Congress to address rising health care costs, infrastructure funding, and job growth. List of rules changes: Every Member Gets a Voice:Adopt a rule creating a Consensus Calendar. Once a bill reaches 290 co-sponsors, a 25 legislative day clock will begin. If the primary committee of jurisdiction does not report the bill by the end of the 25 legislative days, the legislation will be placed on the new Consensus Calendar where it will remain until the bill is considered. For every in-session week, after February 28thof the First Session and before September 30th of the Second Session, majority leadership will be required to bring at least one bill on the Consensus Calendar to the Floor. Bipartisan Amendments:Create a Rules Committee Protocol that specifically adds a preference to amendments that comply with the rules, and have at least twenty Members of each party cosponsoring the amendment. Modernize the Discharge Petition:Allow discharge petitions to be considered under a 3-day notice process similar to privileged resolutions in order to facilitate their use and effectiveness, while still requiring 218 signa… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-statement-passing-congressman-ed-pastor | Rep. Ruben Gallego Statement on the Passing of Congressman Ed Pastor | 2018-11-28 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement: Today we mourn the passing and honor the legacy of an Arizona legend, Congressman Ed Pastor. My thoughts and prayers are with his wife Verma, his daughters, Yvonne and Laura, his sister Eleanor, and the rest of his family during this difficult time. Congressman Pastor was a trailblazer who dedicated his life to fighting for working families. He represented Arizona's 7th district with distinction for 12 terms, during which he earned a reputation as a tireless advocate for the people of our great State. Congressman Pastor dedicated his career to protecting the civil rights of every American and making the American Dream accessible to everyone, including the most vulnerable in our society. His legacy will live on in the transportation projects he championed, the legislation he authored, the working families he helped, and a generation he inspired. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-calls-greater-focus-impact-climate-change | O'Halleran Calls for Greater Focus on Impact of Climate Change | 2018-11-27 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, following the holiday weekend release of a climate report, Congressman Tom O'Halleran urged the Administration to take a more serious role in addressing the causes and consequences of climate change on our nation. Throughout the West, and across the country, communities are facing the effects of climate change every day. From larger, deadlier forest fires to crippling droughts, it is something that can no longer be brushed under the rug. The Administration's decision to release this report on Black Friday when no one would be paying attention is an irresponsible move that undermines our ability to properly address the issue. We need to take a serious look at the impact of climate change. The report, compiled by the National Climate Assessment, found that among other concerning facts, the United States is 1.8 degrees warmer than a century before and ocean levels are nine inches higher. Additionally, the report details the effect of climate change on Phoenix. Whereas the city previously has seen fewer than 100 days per year over 100 degrees, by the end of the century, that number could increase to between 120 and 150 days. If we want to secure a prosperous future for future generations of Americans, we need to act. This will impact everything from crop yields to the safety of Americans living in high-risk areas near the ocean, or those living right in Arizona who face the threat of wildfires every year. This is not a partisan issue; it is something that Congress and the Administration should come together to address before it is too late." ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-chosen-co-chair-blue-dog-coalition | O'Halleran Chosen as Co-Chair of Blue Dog Coalition | 2018-11-27 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, the Blue Dog Coalition announced its leadership for the 116th Congress and inducted several new members. In the 116th Congress, the Coalition will fight to restore the American Dream and put our country on the path to prosperity. The Coalition will continue to focus on its long-held mission to pursue commonsense, bipartisan solutions that will get our country's fiscal house in order and ensure a strong national defense. The Blue Dog Coalition's leadership for the 116th Congress will include: Representative Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), Co-Chair for Administration Representative Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Co-Chair for Policy Representative Lou Correa (CA-46), Co-Chair for Communications The Blue Dog Coalition's new members for the 116th Congress will include: Representative-elect Anthony Brindisi (NY-22) Representative-elect Ben McAdams (UT-04) Representative-elect Max Rose (NY-11) Representative-elect Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) Representative-elect Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) Representative-elect Xochitl Torres Small (NM-02) Representative-elect Jeff Van Drew (NJ-02) STATEMENTS FROM THE BLUE DOG LEADERSHIP OF THE 116TH CONGRESS: For too long, the Washington elite has ignored the needs of hardworking men and women in communities across America,said Rep. Tom O'Halleran, incoming Co-Chair for Policy.I am ready to help lead the Blue Dog Coalition as we give these Americans a seat at the table. The Blue Dog Coalition is readyto hit the ground running with a positive agenda to address the lack of good-paying jobs and stagnant paychecks, rising health care costs, and our crumbling infrastructure. Most importantly, we are ready to be the voice of commonsense and thoughtful leadership the American people want. We firmly believe that a strong economy, in every community, will lead to a strong future for our children and grandchildren. No one is more focused on these issues than the Blue Dogs in Congress, and we are going to get to work on Day One to improve the lives of every American. I'm proud to help le… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2683 | Rep. Grijalva Calls for Investigation into Military Actions at Nogales Port of Entry | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C. After reports and images surfaced of military units blocking access to two lanes of traffic, installing razor wire, and conducting military exercises at the Nogales Port of Entry; Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: Treating Nogales as a war zone because of a manufactured crisis from the Trump administration is nothing short of an outrage. Although Trump's hysteria-inducing caravan' is weeks away from arrival at the border of Arizona, the consequences of his reckless military deployment are having an immediate impact on border communities. New barriers and longer lines divide families, hinder economic activity, and further militarize the Nogales community. A full investigation is needed to ensure that the military's actions in Nogales are not violating its authority at the border. Furthermore, the Department of Commerce should conduct an analysis to assess the economic impact that military deployments and subsequent closure of lanes at ports of entry have on border communities. Make no mistake; Trump's reckless disregard for the rule of law will no longer be met with impunity. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-colleagues-introduce-legislation-protect-native-american-voting | O'Halleran, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Protect Native American Voting Rights | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. -This week, Rep. Tom O'Halleran joined Rep. Ben Ray Lujn (D-NM) to introduce the Native American Voting Rights Act of 2018, landmark legislation to provide the resources and oversight necessary to protect Native Americans' access to the ballot box. The bill incorporates principles of self-determination into the electoral process, meaning that Indian Tribes and their members will be the decision-makers when it comes to ensuring their communities and members have equal access to their constitutional right to vote. Recent events highlight the urgency and necessity of federal legislation to secure the voting rights of Native American voters. Every American in every community has the right to vote, but unfortunately, for many living in tribal communities, access to the voting booth is not always guaranteed. From remote polling locations to a lack of language assistance, the barriers for these voters to exercise their rights are often too high. This Congress has a responsibility to ensure every voter can participate in our democracy, and this legislation is an important step. I am proud to cosponsor the Native American Voting Rights Act, and I look forward to working with my colleagues to ensure tribal communities are represented in Washington, saidRep. O'Halleran. Voting today anywhere in America should be easier, not harder,said Rep. Lujn. Yet, Native Americans continue to face obstacles to exercising their fundamental right to participate in our democratic processes. This legislation will help create equal access to the ballot box for Native voters, ultimately strengthening our democracy and the voice of Native America. The legislation is cosponsored by Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ), Ranking Member on the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Indian and Alaska Native Affairs, Rep. Betty McCollum (D-MN), Co-Chair of the Congressional Native American Caucus, Rep. Ral Grijalva (D-AZ), Ranking Member on the House Natural Resources Committee, Rep. Jared Huffman (D-CA), Rep. Gwen Moore (D-WI), Rep. Eleanor … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-continues-to-deliver-results-for-rural-arizonans/ | Sinema Continues to Deliver Results for Rural Arizonans | 2018-11-15 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) wasted no time getting results for Arizonans upon her return to the U.S. House, working across the aisle to pass a bill that expands parks and protects land in rural Arizona. Sinema's bipartisan legislation to expand broadband access in rural Arizona also continued to gain momentum. Her ACCESS Rural America Act was introduced in the U.S. Senate today by Republican Senator Joni Ernst and Democratic Senator Tammy Baldwin. Communities in rural Arizona deserve commonsense solutions from their leaders,said Congresswoman Sinema.This week, we worked across the aisle to expand parks in Yavapai County and made important progress to ensure rural Arizonans can stay connected through fast, reliable high-speed internet. I'll continue to work with both parties to deliver results for communities across our state. Sinema was an original cosponsor of the bipartisan Cottonwood Land Exchange Act, which passed the House this week and helps the communities of Cottonwood and Cornville expand park land and protect the Arizona Cliffrose through a land exchange between Yavapai County and the federal government. Rep. Paul Gosar (AZ-04) introduced the bill with Sinema and Reps. Debbie Lesko (AZ-08), David Schweikert (AZ-06), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01). Sinema's legislation to expand broadband internet to rural communities was introduced in the Senate today by Senators Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tammy Baldwin (D-WI). HerACCESS Rural America Act, which she passed through the House Financial Services Committee earlier this year with Rep. Sean Duffy (WI-07), cuts through red tape to encourage investment in high-speed internet for rural communities in Arizona. Bringing broadband to rural communities can lower health care costs for patients and providers, offer patients greater access to specialists and medical services unavailable in rural areas, and provide more timely care, among other benefits. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2682 | Rep. Grijalva Leads Members of Congress and Calls for the Resignation of Secretary Nielsen | 2018-11-14 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, D.C.Today, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva led Democratic Members of Congress in a letter to Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen urging her to resign. This comes at the heels of rumors of her imminent firing by President Trump. Their letter read in part: You are responsible for the unimaginable trauma of thousands of children across the United States. From the children torn from their parents at the border, to Dreamers facing exile from their home, and to the U.S. citizen children who face losing a parent to deportation; your actions continue to wreak havoc on communities across this nation. In order to restore our values and the public's trust in the DHS, we demand your resignation and urge the reversal of the policies implemented at DHS and DOJ designed to destroy families. The evidence is clear. During your tenure as DHS Secretary, you have inflicted real harm on children and families coming to the United States, immigrant youth growing up in communities across the country, and U.S. citizen children born to immigrant parents. These actions have ruined the moral credibility of the United States and are an affront to American values. For these reasons, we ask that you immediately resign. Click here to read the letter in its entirety. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/trump-signs-opioid-bill-ohalleran-provision | Trump signs opioid bill with O'Halleran provision | 2018-11-14 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON In an effort to address the country's opioid crisis, President Donald Trump signed on Wednesday comprehensive legislation that contains provisions introduced by one of Pinal County's congressional representatives. The Support for Patients and Communities Act is a collection of bipartisan bills meant to combat addiction to medically prescribed painkillers. One element of the legislation will allow 10 states with high overdose rates to receive enhanced Medicaid funds to strengthen provider networks and improve treatment. This provision was included in a bill introduced earlier this year by U.S. Rep. Tom O'Halleran, D-Sedona. Across this country, Americans are falling victim to an epidemic that knows no boundaries, and today our bipartisan work to address this crisis was signed into law, O'Halleran said in a press release. The first-term Democratic lawmaker represents Arizona's 1st Congressional District, which stretches from Flagstaff to Casa Grande. The Support Act had 252 bipartisan cosponsors from the U.S. House of Representatives, according to website GovTrack Insider, and passed through the House in a 396-14 vote. U.S. Rep. Paul Gosar, R-Prescott, was listed as one of the few lawmakers who voted against the legislation in June. The legislation signed by the president will also increase penalties for manufacturers who over-prescribe opioids, boost efforts to keep drugs like fentanyl from crossing international borders and allow federal agencies to pursue research into pain treatment. There is still a great deal of work to do that requires a strong partnership with local and state leaders who are at the forefront of this battle, added O'Halleran, who is running for re-election this year against Republican Wendy Rogers. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2678 | Rep. Grijalva Decries Trump's Intentions to Block Asylum Seekers at Southern Border | 2018-11-09 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON, ARIZ.Yesterday, the Trump Administration announced a directive to effectively end asylum requests for certain asylum seekers. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: The Trump administration will do anything in its power to attack immigrantseven if it means violating domestic and international law. Our laws are clear. No matter how or where an individual enters the country, U.S. law gives them the right toseek asylumthrough the credible fear process, and nothing short of an act of Congress can change that. U.S. policies should be based on compassion and humanitynot the prejudices of the president. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2679 | Rep. Grijalva Stands Up For Veterans, Leads Letter Urging CFPB Acting Director Mulvaney to Collect Needed Information to Make Sure VA Home Loan Program Better Serves Veterans | 2018-11-05 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON, ARIZ.Recently, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva led a letter to Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Acting Director Mick Mulvaney urging him to improve information gathering processes to ensure better data on veterans under the Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA). Improved data collection will allow the Veterans Administration to better access and understand the barriers and issues that veterans face when buying a home and increase effectiveness of the VA Home Loan Program. The letter read, in part: As you open rulemaking to reconsider regulations implementing HMDA, we strongly urge your consideration of the merits of adding a veteran's data collection point. With veteran homelessness, unemployment, and persistent wage stagnation across our country, the federal government must work to ensure that all veterans have a fair lending experience. Adding a veteran status to the HMDA will provide the information necessary to engage with veterans regarding the VA home loan process. We respectfully urge the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection to act swiftly on this pressing issue. Veterans advocates have long argued for improved data to better serve veterans through all stages of the home-buying process. By improving the HDMA information gathering process, CFPB will assist the VA in identifying reasons why less than 10% of eligible veterans, take advantage of their VA Home Loan benefit, thus identify ways to increase usage of this wealth building tool to our veteran brothers and sisters, and further promoting additional opportunities for financial stability, said G-II Varrato II, National Legislative Chairman, VAREP. Furthermore the improved HMDA reporting of this group of mortgage applicants, turned mortgagees will help the VA develop enhanced mechanisms to dissuade and prevent predatory lending practices that harm our veteran community. Read the full letter here. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-o-halleran-and-gallego-call-investigation-alleged-misconduct-az-parks | Reps. OHalleran and Gallego Call for Investigation into Alleged Misconduct of AZ Parks Director Sue Black | 2018-11-01 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) wrote a letter to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey calling for an immediate and thorough investigation into whistleblower reports that Arizona State Parks and Trails Director Sue Black recklessly disregarded procedures designed to minimize damage to lands identified as containing protected cultural and historical sites. The Congressmen also encouraged Gov. Ducey to request Black's immediate resignation so as to avoid further damage to Arizona and Native American antiquities. The full letter can be found here. The allegations of systemic disregard by Arizona State Parks leadership for state and federal laws that govern and protect our most sensitive and treasured lands are concerning for all Arizonans,said Rep. Tom O'Halleran.Retaliation and abuse of power have no place in any public office, and I join Ranking Member Gallego in urging Governor Ducey to conduct a robust investigation into all allegations. Our appointed officials are entrusted by the publicto uphold laws, not skirt them at the behest of private special interests. Director Black's indifference to indigenous rights and history-preserving laws has no place in our State's government,said Rep. Ruben Gallego, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs.We cannot allow state officials to jeopardize our shared Native American and Arizonan history. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/reps-gallego-and-o-halleran-call-investigation-alleged-misconduct-az | Reps. Gallego and OHalleran Call for Investigation into Alleged Misconduct of AZ Parks Director Sue Black | 2018-11-01 | 2018 | 2018-11 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) and Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) wrote a letter to Arizona Governor Doug Ducey calling for an immediate and thorough investigation into whistleblower reports that Arizona State Parks and Trails Director Sue Black recklessly disregarded procedures designed to minimize damage to lands identified as containing protected cultural and historical sites. The Congressmen also encouraged Gov. Ducey to request Black's immediate resignation so as to avoid further damage to Arizona and Native American antiquities. The full letter can be found here. Director Black's indifference to indigenous rights and history-preserving laws has no place in our State's government, said Rep. Ruben Gallego, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee's Subcommittee on Indian, Insular and Alaska Native Affairs. We cannot allow state officials to jeopardize our shared Native American and Arizonan history. The allegations of systemic disregard by Arizona State Parks leadership for state and federal laws that govern and protect our most sensitive and treasured lands are concerning for all Arizonans, said Rep. Tom O'Halleran. Retaliation and abuse of power have no place in any public office, and I join Ranking Member Gallego in urging Governor Ducey to conduct a robust investigation into all allegations. Our appointed officials are entrusted by the publicto uphold laws, not skirt them at the behest of private special interests. On behalf of the Member Tribes of the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, we are concerned that sacred and protected sites may have been disturbed. We are alarmed at the information that is being brought forward and await responses from authorities in the State of Arizona and the affected Tribes as to how this will be investigated and handled according to the law. As the indigenous people of Arizona, cultural protection is at the forefront of our concerns. We stand ready to assist as needed, but we ask that state authorities take action immediately to investigate the… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2674 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on Trump's Birthright Citizenship Comments: 'An Attempt to Influence the Midterm Elections' | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON, ARIZ. Today, President Trump expressed interest in ending birthright citizenship. This follows weeks of immigration enforcement actions that included sending troops to the borderlands and a rumored executive order that would block individuals from Central America from seeking asylum at the southern border. In response, Rep. Grijalva issued the following statement: For weeks, President Trump has stooped to incredible lows to create a culture of lies and fear to save the Republican Party in the upcoming elections. Whether militarizing border communities, closing our doors to asylum seekers, or violating the Constitution and ending birthright citizenship; Trump's baseless actions and fearmongering falsehoods put his own political goals ahead of American values and the law. Comments like these should be taken for what they are: attempts by an unhinged, uninformed president to stoke the fires of anti-immigrant sentiment and influence the midterm elections. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2676 | Rep. Grijalva and Arizona Democratic Delegation Urge Arizona AG to Withdraw Lawsuit Attacking Protections for Pre-existing Conditions | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON, ARIZ.Today, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva and Arizona's Democratic delegation in the House of Representatives sent a letter to Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich urging him to withdraw his support for a lawsuit that would dismantle the Affordable Care Actincluding consumer protections for the 133 million Americans with pre-existing conditions. The letter read in part: President Trump recently tweeted, All Republicans support people with pre-existing conditions and if they don't they will after I speak to them. I am in total support.' Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said, There's nobody in the Senate that I'm familiar with who is not in favor of coverage of preexisting conditions.' President Trump and Leader McConnell are clearly responding to the national sentiment that recognizes the importance of these protections. According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll, 75 percent of Americans say it is very important to prevent insurance companies from denying coverage based on a person's medical history. Given that national Republican leadership is claiming to defend pre-existing conditions protections, we expect that you will immediately drop your lawsuit which, if successful, would nullify these protections. The full letter can be found here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-leads-letter-calling-ag-brnovich-protect-arizonans-pre-existing | O'Halleran Leads Letter Calling on AG Brnovich to Protect Arizonans with Pre-existing Conditions | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) sent a letter, signed by Reps. Ral Grijalva (AZ-03), Ruben Gallego (AZ-07), and Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09), urging Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to drop a lawsuit that would nullify, if successful, pre-existing condition protections for Arizonans. According to leaders in the Republican Party, no one wants to take away the health coverage of the 133 million Americans under 65 with pre-existing conditions, but unfortunately, the misguided lawsuit AG Brnovich has joined will do just that, said Rep. O'Halleran. More than 2.8 million Arizonans are at riskif this lawsuit is successful. No one believes our health care system is perfect, but scrapping protections for millions of Americans is not the right way to fix the problem. We must work on a bipartisan solution that stabilizes the health insurance market and reins in skyrocketing premiums for working families. According to a recent Kaiser Family Foundation poll, 75 percent of Americans say it is very important prevent insurance companies from denying coverage based on a person's medical history. In Arizona, it isestimated nearly 3 million individuals live with pre-existing conditions. In the letter, the lawmakers state, Allowing discrimination based on pre-existing conditions will be devastating to those living with chronic health challenges like asthma, diabetes, or cancer, and drive up costs forworking families, small businesses, and entrepreneurs. Given that national Republican leadership is claiming to defend pre-existing conditions protections, will you drop your lawsuit which, if successful, would nullify these protections? Read the full letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-calls-on-az-attorney-general-to-protect-preexisting-conditions2/ | Sinema Calls on AZ Attorney General to Protect Pre-Existing Conditions | 2018-10-30 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) today called on Arizona Attorney General Mark Brnovich to drop a lawsuit that, if successful, would eliminate existing protections for Arizonans with pre-existing conditions. Sinema joined three other Arizona Congressmen to call for Brnovich to end the lawsuit and work to help maintain the critical patient protections. Arizona families deserve access to quality, affordable health care, said Congresswoman Sinema. If Attorney General Brnovich's lawsuit is successful, the health care of more than 2.8 million Arizonans with pre-existing conditions will be at risk. Elected officials of both parties have professed their support for protections for pre-existing conditions, and now it's time to back up those words with action. I urge all my colleagues to put aside the partisan games and work together to stand up for health care that Arizona families count on. Brnovich brought the lawsuit in February, joining the attorneys general from 19 other states. The suit could, among other effects, eliminate key patient protections that prohibit insurance companies from denying coverage or charging dramatically more for Arizonans with pre-existing health conditions. All members of the Arizona delegation were invited to join the request to Brnovich. Joining the letter were Congressmen Tom OHalleran (AZ-01), Raul Grijalva (AZ-03), and Ruben Gallego (AZ-07). Read a copy of the letter here. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/president-trump-signs-ohalleran-provisions-law | President Trump Signs O'Halleran Provisions into Law | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, President Donald Trump signed H.R. 6, the Substance Use-Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and Communities Act, which includes provisions introduced and championed by Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01). Included in the final bill is the Rural DOCS Act, which was introduced by O'Halleran, and the ROOT Act, which was introduced by Rep. Diane Black (TN-06) and O'Halleran. Across this country, Americans are falling victim to a epidemic that knows no boundaries, and today our bipartisan work to address this crisis was signed into law. I am pleased to see two of my policies received broad support from my colleagues in Congress and were included in the final bill that was signed into law today. There is still a great deal of work to do that requires a strong partnership with local and state leaders who are at the forefront of this battle. This law is an important first step, and I look forward to continuing to hold roundtable discussions, tours, and meetings with law enforcement and community groups working in Arizona to combat this issue." The bipartisanRural DOCS Act creates a multi-year demonstration program for up to 10 states with high overdose rates to receiveenhanced Medicaid fundsto strengthen provider networksacross the full continuum of care, includinginnovative wraparound support services for Medicaid beneficiaries. Under the demonstration, states chosen for the program would receive a 90% match rate from the federal governmentfor activities to increase treatment capacity in their Medicaid programs. States couldoffer technical assistance, raise provider reimbursement rates,andbuild provider networks to offer innovative services like telehealth and mobile health, among other activities. Providers including hospitals, health groups, and Federally Qualified Health Centers could receive greater incentives for providing specialized care to unique populations including babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome,postpartum women, young a… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/president-signs-sinemabacked-bill-to-fight-opioid-epidemic/ | President Signs Sinema-Backed Bill to Fight Opioid Epidemic | 2018-10-24 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema's (AZ-09) initiative to fight the opioid crisis was signed into law today, part of a broader package that takes on the deadly epidemic. The PASS Act, co-introduced by Sinema, helps stop the flood of opioids into Arizona communities, helps seniors avoid opioid addiction, and cracks down on overprescribing. Too many Arizona families know the pain of opioid addiction. Arizonans deserve real solutions that help end this crisis,said Sinema.Today, the president signed our bipartisan legislation to keep deadly opioids out of our communities and to support Arizonans battling addiction with improved prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts. The Sinema-backed provision signed into law today confronts the opioid epidemic with a multi-pronged approach. Among other provisions, the PASS Act: Cracks down on doctors and providers contributing to the opioid epidemic by requiring insurance companies working within the Medicare Part D system to alert the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Studies (CMS) to doctors who overprescribe opioids for investigation; Cuts down on overprescribing and educates doctors on appropriate treatments. The bill requires CMS to establish a threshold for outlier prescribers,' doctors who prescribe amounts of opioids that are outside the norm for their region or specialty. CMS will alert these doctors that they are overprescribing and address any flawed practices; and Makes it easier for seniors to avoid addiction and manage their prescriptions by expanding the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program to include Medicare beneficiaries. The MTM program provides counseling that can help reduce the risks of prescription drug abuse. The PASS Act becomes law as part of a broader package that helps prevent opioid addiction and promotes recovery and treatment. The legislation also helps intercept foreign shipments of opioids into the U.S., expands Medicare and Medicaid coverage for opioid treatment, and provides grants to combat the opioid crisis. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-praises-justice-sandra-day-oconnors-legacy | O'Halleran Praises Justice Sandra Day O'Connor's Legacy | 2018-10-23 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) released a statement following news that Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor has been diagnosed with dementia: Justice O'Connor is one of the greatest figures in American and Arizona's history. Her legacy as a trailblazer, from growing up on an Arizona ranch to taking on a legal system dominated by men, has paved the way for generations of women and will inspire future jurists. As she steps down from public life, please join me in keeping her and her family in your thoughts and prayers. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-announces-funding-violence-against-women-programs-tribal-lands | OHalleran Announces Funding for Violence Against Women Programs on Tribal Lands | 2018-10-22 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) applauded last month's announcement by the Department of Justice's Office on Violence Against Women to award over $500,000 in grant funding to the Havasupai and Yavapai-Apache Nations' Tribal Government Programs. As a member of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence and the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, I am working with like-minded lawmakers to fulfill our moral obligation to survivors of violence, said O'Halleran. I am pleased to see the Department of Justice stepping up and providing much-needed funds for tribal programs in Arizona that assist survivors of sexual and domestic violence. The Yavapai-Apache and Havasupai Tribal Governments Programs are designed to decrease incidences of violent crime against Native American women and to recognize tribal sovereignty by strengthening the capacity of tribes and nations to exercise authority to respond to violent crimes. Recently, I introduced two bills that would protect and strengthen survivors' rights and expand them where they are most needed, continued O'Halleran. The work is far from over, and Congress must pass bipartisan legislation that protects survivors on tribal lands. O'Halleran introduced the bipartisan Native Youth and Tribal Officer Protection Act and HEALS Act to expand survivor protections to children and law enforcement involved in domestic violence and sexual assault cases, and to create confidential housing assistance programs for survivors in need. O'Halleran is also a cosponsor of the Violence Against Women Act. The Office on Violence Against Women (OVW) is an entity under the Department of Justice that helps to provide federal leadership to develop national strategies to reduce violence against women, including sexual assault, dating violence, stalking, and domestic violence. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-tours-luke-air-force-base-discusses-defense-capabilities | OHalleran Tours Luke Air Force Base, Discusses Defense Capabilities with President Trump | 2018-10-22 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | ARIZONA - Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran joined members of the Arizona delegation who serve on the House Armed Services Committee and President Donald Trump for a defense capability tour and roundtable at Luke Air Force Base. Arizona is home to thousands of active duty servicemembers from every branch of our military, including the largest fighter wing in the world. Today, the men and women of the 56th Fighter Wing demonstrated their capabilities for the president and discussed many of the challenges they face as they fulfill their missions, said Rep. O'Halleran. As a member of the House Armed Services Committee, I am glad we could provide the president with a clear picture of their experiences. In addition to touring the defense capabilities of the 56thWing, O'Halleran took part in a roundtable discussion with President Trump, defense contractors, and local leaders. I look forward to continuing to work with my colleagues in Congress to support our Armed Forces, continued O'Halleran. Since I was sworn in, we have passed bipartisan legislation to give them a much-deserved raise and increase the budget to allow them to complete their missions at home and abroad. O'Halleran also presented President Trump with a letter outlining the top three issues impacting First Congressional District families: improving veterans access to health care, protecting Social Security, and fixing our broken immigration system. He included correspondence directly from constituents on each of these issues. Read the letter here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/federal-state-officials-visit-flagstaff-tour-rio-de-flag-project | Federal, State Officials Visit Flagstaff To Tour The Rio De Flag Project | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | The City of Flagstaff hosted a tour of the Rio de Flag Flood Control Project Wednesday for Congressman Tom O'Halleran, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. General Todd Semonite and the commander of the Los Angeles District of the Army Corps, Colonel Aaron Barta. It was the first visit by a commander from the Army Corps to Flagstaff to review the project firsthand. The Army Corps allocated one-million dollars in federal fiscal year 2017 and one-point-three million dollars in fiscal year 2018. The funding allowed the corps to resume work on design plans for the project. Councilman Charlie Odegaard says the visit went very well and he's optimistic for the path forward with the possibility of starting construction in 2020. A significant flood event would directly affect more than half of Flagstaff's residents with damages of around 15-hundred structures. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-ohalleran-work-with-vets-college-programs-to-improve-education-job-training/ | Sinema, O'Halleran Work with Vets, College Programs to Improve Education, Job Training | 2018-10-19 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) and Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) brought together Arizona veterans, college administrators, and veterans services professionals yesterday to find solutions to improve education and job training opportunities for veterans. The group gathered at Rio Salado Community College for Sinema's fourth Boots to Books event, a statewide initiative launched by the Congresswoman to provide veterans with the tools to get ahead. My highest priority is honoring our commitment to Arizona veterans, said Congresswoman Sinema. Our Boots to Books events are built to help connect veterans with opportunity when they return home. Today, Congressman O'Halleran and I worked with Arizona colleges, job training programs, and student veterans to find solutions that improve access to education benefits and keep our bravest men and women on the path to success. Sinema discusses her work to improve veterans education benefits with vets and other Boots to Books attendees and participates in a flag raising ceremony before the roundtable discussion Our military and veteran students deserve access to the highest quality education, but many face hurdles when they prepare to go back to school,said Congressman O'Halleran. We have made a commitment to support our brave servicemembers, and that commitment includes providing resources to those who are transitioning into higher education. I look forward to working with Congresswoman Sinema, military and veteran students, and school administrators to identify what legislative action is needed to ensure that these students connected to the education resources they need to succeed. One of the best parts of today's Boots to Books event was the roundtable discussion with Congresswoman Sinema and Congressman O'Halleran. Real issues were discussed, such as the lack of student veteran mental health services offered directly on campuses and other student veteran integration barriers. I left feeling that our insight and collective voices were heard and ack… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2673 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on Trump Border Tweets | 2018-10-18 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON, ARIZ.Today, President Trump called for the deployment of the U.S. Military to the U.S.-Mexico border in response to reports of a large group of migrants heading towards the U.S. border from Honduras. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: Once again, President Trump's ignorance on one of his so-called signature issues' is astounding. Deploying military to the border is costly, ineffective, and does nothing to strengthen border security. It only further militarizes border communities and reinforces a false perception of insecurity and lawlessness. Sending the military to the border did not work in April, and it will not work this time around. Instead of making grandiose political statements to appease his own instincts and narrow extremist elements, President Trump should work with Congress on modernizing our ports of entry and guarantee their operation at full capacity to better secure the border and humanely process asylum requests from vulnerable individuals. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-applauds-partnership-address-i-10-widening | O'Halleran Applauds Partnership to Address I-10 Widening | 2018-10-18 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK - Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) applauded the decision by the Arizona Department of Transportation, the Maricopa Association of Governments, and the Gila River Indian Community to begin a comprehensive study on the widening of I-10 between Phoenix and Casa Grande. The stretch of I-10 between Phoenix and Tucson is one of the most dangerous roadways in the country, and traffic congestion makes intrastate commerce costlier and personal travel more difficult, said O'Halleran. We have an obligation to protect Arizona motorists and visitors to our great state. After working with ADOT and other local stakeholders for the past 21 months, I am pleased to see they have come together to address this issue while respecting the sovereignty of the Gila River Indian Community. I am hopeful that this agreement will lead to a master plan that addresses the need for widening this main artery that connects our major metropolitan areas. I will continue to work with leaders in the state to move this project forward and improve driving conditions for motorists. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-tours-northern-az-flood-control-projects-army-corps-engineers | O'Halleran Tours Northern AZ Flood Control Projects with Army Corps of Engineers Chief | 2018-10-18 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Yesterday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran met with Lt. Gen Todd Semonite, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and local county and city leaders in Winslow and Flagstaff. During the meetings the stakeholders discussed the projects in the region and pressed the Army Corps of Engineers to prioritize them before these communities face devastating floods. If these levee and flood control projects are not addressed, communities in Navajo and Coconino counties will continue to be at risk of severe flooding from the Little Colorado River and Rio de Flag, said O'Halleran. A devastating event is inevitable, and the Army Corps of Engineers needs to complete these projects sooner than later. Northern Arizona communities have waited too long. O'Halleran brought together city and county government officials with the Army Corps of Engineers to discuss the levee improvements in Winslow and the completion of the Rio de Flag flood control project in Flagstaff. He toured both projects with Lt. Gen Semonite. I want to thank Navajo and Coconino county officials, Winslow and Flagstaff city leaders, and Lt. Gen. Semonite for joining me this week to discuss these northern Arizona infrastructure improvements, continued O'Halleran. I look forward to continuing to work with Arizona communities and the Corps to prioritize these critical projects and ensure they have the federal funding they need. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/dems-ask-trump-administration-honor-renewable-fuel-standard-commitments | Dems Ask Trump Administration to Honor Renewable Fuel Standard Commitments | 2018-10-16 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Reps. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and Danny Davis (D-IL) led a letter signed by 17 of their colleagues to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) expressing concern over the Trump Administration's widespread issuance of waivers to the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS). With transportation emissions representing the bulk of U.S. greenhouse emissions, the decision to flout RFS standards could have a devastating impact on our climate and public health outcomes and result in higher prices for consumers at the gas pump. With the technology for cleaner, safer, and more economical fuels available, there is simply no reason not to continue our progress and commitment to renewable fuels, said Rep. Gallego. The Trump administration's decision to abandon RFS goals has already set back our progress by 5 years. We are urging the EPA to reverse this harmful decision. The signed letter can be found here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-prevents-clawback-az-servicemember-housing-benefits | O'Halleran Prevents Clawback of AZ Servicemember Housing Benefits | 2018-10-12 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK This week, following pressure from Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), the National Guard Bureau announced it has directed a permanent halt to a planned clawback of housing funds given to servicemembers stationed at Silverbell Army Heliport, and announced an increase in these funds for all eligible soldiers serving at the base. Last year, some servicemembers stationed at Silverbell Army Heliport began receiving a higher Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) benefit that reflected the location of the base, accurately following DoD policy. Previously, servicemembers had been receiving a lower BAH because the allowance reflected the mailing address of the base, which, in this instance, is not the physical location. Following the increase in the BAH, the state reversed course and announced they would only recognize the mailing address when calculating the BAH,andreportedtheywould begin recovering excess funds from servicemembers who received the higher BAH. Servicemembers were set to see hundreds or thousands of dollars clawed back, depending on each case. After months of working with all stakeholders and the families affected, I am encouraged by this week's announcementby the National Guard Bureau to once and for all provide clarity and end any effort to recoup housing allowance funds from Arizona servicemembers at Silverbell. Now more than ever, these soldiers and their families need certainty, so I am pleased that eligible servicemembers will begin receiving the increased housing allowance to which they are entitled, said Rep. O'Halleran. In a letter to O'Halleran, the National Guard Bureau confirmed that servicemembers would not face recoupment and that future BAH payments would be made based off the physical location of the base. You can read the letter here. This should have never been an issue, and it is shameful that it ever got to this point, continued O'Halleran. NGB hasverified what I,soldiers,and their familieshave been saying from the start: the DOD policies are clear, and they must be … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/house-democrats-president-trump-don-t-kill-protections-america-s-largest | House Democrats to President Trump: Dont Kill Protections for Americas Largest National Forest | 2018-10-11 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Today, Rep. Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) and 47 House Democrats signed a public comment letter opposing the Trump administration's proposed rollback of protections for the Tongass National Forest in southeast Alaska. The Trump administration is considering exempting millions of acres of public lands from protections known as the Roadless Rule, which restricts road construction, logging, and other costly and environmentally-damaging development in old-growth forests and other protected areas. The Roadless Rule helps preserve these places, in Alaska and dozens of other states, while still providing significant management flexibility for activities including mechanized recreation, connections between communities, hydropower development, mining access roads, and fire suppression and public safety. At its inception, the Roadless Rule received public comment from roughly 1.6 million people, with 95% voicing support for strong roadless area protections representing the most robust public engagement in the history of federal rulemaking at the time. But the rollback has been driven by an artificial timeline focused on undermining existing protections, rather than listening to the public's concerns. In their letter, the members push for additional opportunities for the public to weigh in, both in in-person meetings as well as through an extended comment period. The signed letter can be found here. As one of the largest intact temperate rainforests in the world, the Tongass National Forest is a truly unique ecosystem that has long been home to many, including Alaska Native communities and countless animal species, said Rep. Ruben Gallego, who serves on the House Natural Resources Committee and as Ranking Member of the Indian, Insular, and Alaska Native Affairs Subcommittee. The Trump Administration's reckless effort to roll back conservation protections for this national treasure with limited public input puts these lands and local sustainable industry at risk. Numerous environmental groups praised the letter, incl… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-joins-nationwide-employees-for-town-hall/ | Sinema Joins Nationwide Employees for Town Hall | 2018-10-10 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) continued her jobs tour with a stop in Scottsdale to hear from employees at Nationwide Insurance. Sinema discussed her work to get results for Arizona families and help businesses like Nationwide grow and hire in Arizona. She took questions from the audience on a wide range of issues, from improving access to affordable health care to delivering comprehensive immigration reform and ensuring Arizona kids receive a quality education. Sinema discusses her work to help Arizona families get ahead with Nationwide employees in Scottsdale Hearing from Arizonans at our town hall today, it's clear they want leaders to work across the aisle and get stuff done, said Congresswoman Sinema. I'm working with Nationwide and their employees to cut through the Washington chaos to improve access to affordable healthcare, build greater opportunity for everyday Arizonans, and help Nationwide create more good-paying jobs right here in our state. Sinema started her jobs tour to work directly with Arizona business to help them grow and hire. The tour has taken her all across the Valley, with multiplestopsin Phoenix, as well as Chandler, Tempe, and Scottsdale. She has worked with apprenticeship programs, entrepreneurs and startup founders, and business leaders to find commonsense solutions that help create Arizona jobs. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2670 | Rep. Grijalva Urges Reforms After DHS Inspector General Reports | 2018-10-05 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DCRecent reportsfrom the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General provide details on the implementation of Trump's zero tolerance policy, dehumanizing conditions at immigrant detention centers, and deliberate attempts by the Trump administration to mislead the public on their immigration policies. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: These scathing reports corroborate what we already knew. The Trump Administration intentionally created the family separation policy as a deterrent, lied about its existence, and attempted to cover up their gross mismanagement of the crisis they created. After cruelly separating children from their parents and detaining many well-beyond what is legally acceptable, they prosecuted their parents and imprisoned them in dehumanizing prison-like conditions. The vitriol and cruelty underlying Trump's immigration policies knows no boundsand it is having devastating consequences on those caught in its crosshairs. At Eloy Detention Center in Arizona, a toddler died after exposure to unsanitary conditions while other detention centers and shelters across the country face serious allegations of abuse, such as substandard health care for detainees. Congress should not sit around and allow the President and his cronies to continue their assault on our values with impunity. It's time for Congress to reassert itself and pass legislation like my Justice Is Not For Sale Actto ensure that we protect immigrants, end our reliance on for-profit detention centers and instead, use cost-efficient alternatives to detention such as the Family Case Management Program, which the Trump Administration canceled. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/in-the-news/ohalleran-proud-work-problem-solvers-caucus | O'Halleran proud of work with Problem Solvers caucus | 2018-10-05 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | I get to meet people and solve problems. It's a great honor, O'Halleran told PinalCentral during a sit-down interview. O'Halleran is a moderate Democrat who has aligned himself with the Problem Solvers, a bi-partisan group of 48 House members 24 members from each party who try and find resolutions with one another. There's no yelling, no cursing, no one telling you the way you need to think, O'Halleran explained. We express our views and find common ground. O'Halleran said the group plans to reform Congress from the inside out, saying the American people want to see change. There are 435 members in the House, but the decisions are made by small groups, he said. For example, he said, 80 percent of American people want Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) resolved. We have more than enough votes. Why are we sitting on it? O'Halleran pondered. A little closer to home, O'Halleran said he's committed to working on issues that matter to rural-based Arizonans, including access to health care and ensuring seniors and veterans are taken care of. O'Halleran, whose district stretches to the northern Arizona border and includes most of Pinal County, said he recently helped get a veteran's house built in Flagstaff. He said it's one of his priorities to make sure Arizona vets have access to the care they need, particularly at the end of their lives. O'Halleran said he's also concerned with the environment and making sure Arizona is primed for renewable energy. In fact, he said, in 2003 while he was serving in the Arizona Legislature, he penned a letter to the Arizona Corporation Commission seeking more standards for utilities and their use of renewable energy. I like renewable energy. Eventually we need to get to renewables, O'Halleran said. O'Halleran will face Republican challenger Wendy Rogers of Flagstaff in the general election. Regarding his campaign, he said he believes his record will speak for itself with voters and said he … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-works-with-u-of-a-student-veterans-to-help-az-vets-achieve-college-success/ | Sinema Works with U of A Student Veterans to Help AZ Vets Achieve College Success | 2018-10-05 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) met yesterday with student veterans at the University of Arizona for a roundtable discussion. During the meeting, veterans told Sinema about the challenges and opportunities they experience pursuing a college degree. Sinema also shared her work to help veterans successfully transition to civilian life and improve veterans' access to educational benefits. Honoring our commitment to Arizona veterans is my highest priority, said Congresswoman Sinema. Student veterans know their needs better than anyone, so we're here today to strengthen what's working and fix what's not. We'll continue working across the aisle to expand opportunity for Arizona veterans with improved education, quality health care, and access to good-paying jobs. Sinema discusses her work to help veterans achieve success in the classroom and listens as a student veteran describes what he needs to be successful Many of us student veterans here at U of A are juggling school with family, work, and other obligations. In meeting with her today, it's clear Congresswoman Sinema understands the challenges we deal with on a daily basis. We sat down with her and discussed ways we can make education benefits work better for veterans, improve timely access to health care, and how to make the VA more responsive and accountable to veterans' needs. I am exulted that Congresswoman Sinema has our backs and is focused on getting results for Arizona veterans. Mitch Hegerle, Navy Veteran and Student at the University of Arizona Earlier this year, Sinema helped introduce a new billto better prepare departing servicemembers to attend college, learn a technical trade, or start a small business. That legislation, the BATTLE for Servicemembers Act, was recently signed into law by the president. In 2017, Sinema helped expand GI bill benefits for Arizona veterans. She cosponsored the Forever GI Bill, important legislation that allows veterans to use their earned benefits at any point during their lives and makes it ea… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-delivers-key-win-to-expand-phoenixmesa-gateway-airport/ | Sinema Delivers Key Win to Expand Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport | 2018-10-04 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Traffic projected to exceed Sky Harbor's capacity within 7 years; Gateway Airport will need to grow to meet demand With more travelers than ever flying in and out of the Valley, Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) secured a key provision to help Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport grow to meet increasing regional demand. The measure cuts red tape to allow the airport to construct a new air traffic control tower capable of handling a larger number of flights. Sinema led a yearslong, bipartisan effort to include the provision in the recently-passed Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization bill. Valley residents and businesses will depend more and more on Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport as our region continues to grow,said Congresswoman Sinema.For years, Washington red tape held Mesa back from expanding their airport to meet rising demand. We cut through the gridlock and delivered for Arizona families, ensuring Gateway can move forward with a new control tower that will pave the way for future economic development. We'll keep working across the aisle to rebuild our infrastructure and grow Arizona's economy. Gateway Airport is an economic engine for the entire state of Arizona. Gateway has worked closely with Congresswoman Sinema and the Arizona delegation to construct a new air traffic control tower, which will allow for the continued growth of both commercial and cargo service. We appreciate the work of Congresswoman Sinema to make sure this years-long project became a reality.- John Giles, Mayor of Mesa The Sinema-led provision removes a cap on the amount of FAA Airport Improvement Program grant funds that may be used for construction of air traffic control towers. Removing the cap will allow Gateway Airport to begin construction on a new control tower. The new tower is essential for the airport to meet the demands of increased operations and FAA standards. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-joins-luke-afb-servicemembers-military-families-local-veterans/ | Sinema Joins Luke AFB Servicemembers, Military Families, Local Veterans | 2018-10-04 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) met yesterday with Arizona veterans and servicemembers and their families stationed at Luke Air Force Base. At Starbucks' Military Family Store, Sinema listened to Arizona servicemembers, veterans, and their families describe their experiences attaining a quality education, finding a good-paying job as a military spouse, and living in a supportive military community. She also discussed her work to support Luke Air Force Base and expand access to education benefits, job training, and other support for veterans, servicemembers and families. Sinema meets veterans and Luke Air Force Base military spouses at Starbucks' Military Family Store Supporting military families and honoring our commitment to Arizona veterans are two of my highest priorities,said Congresswoman Sinema.Military families sacrifice for our country, and it's critical we provide them with the support they need while their loved ones serve. It is also our responsibility to ensure veterans have the tools to succeed when they transition to civilian life. The Arizonans I met today deserve better access to the education and job training benefits they've earned, as well as improved care from the VA. I'm working to cut through the chaos and dysfunction in Washington to improve these services for Arizona veterans and servicemembers. Starbucks' Military Family Store focuses on hiring employees who are veterans and military spouses. The branches work with local non-profits to provide services to veterans and their families in the local community. Sinema works across the aisle to deliver solutions that provide Arizona veterans with the care and support they've earned. Just this year, she's worked across the aisle to help: Reduce wait times and improve quality of care at the VA; Prepare departing servicemembersto attend college, learn a technical trade, or start a small business; Support military spousesby making it easier for them to find jo… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-demands-accountability-results-at-phoenix-tucson-prescott-va/ | Sinema Demands Accountability, Results at Phoenix, Tucson, Prescott VA | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Facilities in Phoenix, Tucson, and Prescott don't meet standards for veteran care In a Department of Veterans Affairs report released today, VA facilities in Phoenix, Tucson, and Prescott received the agency's lowest ratings for quality of care. After learning of the findings, Congresswoman Sinema spoke directly with the heads of each of the three facilities and demanded answers from Robert Wilkie, Secretary of the VA. Sinema pressed the VA leaders to provide a plan describing how the agency will address the problems exposed in the VA's report at each facility. Phoenix, Tucson, and Prescott VA facilities are not meeting the standard of care our veterans deserve, and that is unacceptable,said Congresswoman Sinema.I demanded that VA leaders provide us aplan to fix the problems at these medical centersand ensure this doesn't happen again. We will continue to hold the VA accountable until every veteran has the quality health care he or she has earned. Congresswoman Sinema is committed to improving VA care for Arizona veterans and promoting accountability at the agency. She has taken action to: Clean house at the VAby expediting removal of underperforming employees and protecting VA whistleblowers; Reduce wait times and improve quality of care at the VA; Reform hiring practices at the VAto boost accountability and improve care for veterans; Expedite the claims process for veterans; Improve access to VA mental health care for veterans with classified experiences; Prepare the VA to meet the needs of future generationsof combat veterans; Expand and expedite carefor U.S. Navy Blue Water' Vietnam veterans; and Improve access to mental health servicesthrough Veterans Treatment Courts. The ratings were released today as part of the VA's Strategic Analytics for Improvement and Learning (SAIL) initiative, which measures quality factors like access to care, efficiency, and capacity at VA facilities. The Phoenix and Tucson VA facilities both received one star out of … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-joins-law-enforcement-officers-community-members-in-tempe/ | Sinema Joins Law Enforcement Officers, Community Members in Tempe | 2018-10-03 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Today marks National Coffee with a Cop Day' Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) joined local law enforcement officials and Tempe residents today for a conversation about local law enforcement. At a Coffee with a Cop' event, Sinema joined officers with the Tempe Police Department and community members to discuss keeping Arizona families safe in their communities. My number one priority is keeping Arizona families safe,said Congresswoman Sinema.Listening to our community's law enforcement officers and the everyday Arizonans they serve is vital to my work. That's why we're working across the aisle to strengthen community policing programs, provide more mental health resources for officers, and ensure Arizona police department have the resources they need to combat the opioid epidemic. It was great to have Congresswoman Sinema join us for Coffee with a Cop today, meeting with officers and residents. It's clear she shares our commitment to working directly with the Tempe community to keep our neighborhoods safe. We talked about our work to build trust with the folks we serve and we heard from the Congresswoman about the important work she's doing to support community policing, provide law enforcement with resources to fight violence against women, and protect officers in the line of duty. Commander Jeffrey Glover, Tempe Police Department Today's event coincides with Coffee with a Cop Day," a nation-wide event that brings together police officers and the communities they serve for conversation and better understanding. Sinema gets results that help Arizona law enforcement keep our communities safe. Recently, she worked across the aisle to help give law enforcement the tools they need by: Pushing for full reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act, which provides resources to local, state, and tribal law enforcement to prevent sexual assaults, protect victims, and support families; Protecting officers in the line of duty by working to increase penalties for violently tar… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2669 | Rep. Grijalva Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Ensure Access to Libraries and Museums | 2018-10-02 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DCLast week, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva introduced H.R.6988, the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, which provides funding to libraries and museums across the country. These funds will expand technology services for libraries, promote a career path for those seeking employment in libraries and museums, and enhance the capacity of libraries to provide communities with workforce development, literacy programs, and greater accessibility to meet the needs of diverse communities. Libraries and museums ensure access to information for millions of adults and children across the country, and I am thrilled that we have the opportunity to promote their growth, expand their services, and safeguard these critical institutions for generations to come, said Rep. Grijalva."I look forward to working with my House and Senate colleagues to ensure libraries and museums have the necessary resources to modernize their services and solidify their role as the technological hubs of communities across the country. Reps. Will Hurd (R-TX), David McKinley (R-WV), and Leonard Lance (R-NJ) joined Rep. Grijalva in introducing the bill in the House of Representatives. Our public libraries, especially in rural areas, go far beyond simply providing books. They serve as the primary provider of literacy programming, technology training and job seeking assistance in many communities I represent across South and West Texas, said U.S. Representative Will Hurd (TX-23), who represents more than one hundred public libraries, college libraries and school districts in the 23rd District of Texas. The grant funding authorized through this bill directly serves libraries across our state and is vital for their continued success. I am proud to introduce this bipartisan bill today to ensure South and West Texans can continue to access quality educational resources. In Arizona alone, libraries receive an average of 466,000 visitors each week. In 2017, visitors checked out a combined 45.3 million items and logged 4.7 million sessions on public acce… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/contributed-columns/i-will-fight-protect-social-security-and-medicare | I Will Fight To Protect Social Security and Medicare | 2018-10-02 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | For 83 years, Social Security and Medicare have given retirees, disabled workers, and families across the country health and economic security. These programs are not only a lifeline for more than 155,000 Arizonans in the First Congressional District, they also play an important role in local economies across the state. Protecting and preserving your benefits, and those of future generations of Arizona workers, will always be a top priority of mine. In recent years, Congress has passed bill after bill that drove the federal debt to new heights. In order to pay for massive tax cuts to wealthy Americans and corporate special interests, some politicians have proposed radical cuts to Social Security and Medicare. Increasing the retirement age, slashing cost-of-living adjustments (COLA), and privatization are dangerous policies that will devastate families. Others have proposed phasing out Social Security and Medicare all together. This is unfair to our seniors and to future generations, and I cannot support it. We are not going to balance the budget and pay down the debt on the backs of hardworking Americans who paid into these systems for decades. Over the past year this year, I have held town halls and meetings with hundreds of Arizonans, many of whom served our nation in the Armed Forces, who are concerned about the future of Social Security and Medicare. Not only are they apprehensive about their benefits and a COLA, they want to know if the programs will be there for their children and grandchildren. I will not stand by while cuts are made to these programs that will jeopardize the benefits for the next generation of workers. Another concern that many Arizonans shared with me is the past efforts to privatize Social Security and turn Medicare into a voucher system, saddling beneficiaries with thousands of dollars in unexpected out-of-pocket costs. Rather than focusing on bipartisan solutions to strengthen these programs, these partisan attacks only serve to reduce current and future benefits and increase the cost… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/contributed-columns/reauthorization-violence-against-women-act-must-take-place | Reauthorization of Violence Against Women Act must take place | 2018-10-02 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | My very first call as a cop involved domestic violence. I still remember it and other domestic violence and sexual assault cases. While I saw a great deal of violence and worked hard to get justice for all victims, the especially heartbreaking cases were those that involved children. We must protect children and other survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault. I continue to work hard now as your congressman to improve the justice system for these types of cases in the district, including in Indian Country, where the law and resources particularly impact the ability to assist survivors. As a member of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence and the Bipartisan Working Group to End Domestic Violence, I know there is consensus among like-minded problem-solving lawmakers who want to fulfill our moral obligation to survivors of these heinous crimes and end the cycle of violence that plagues too many communities. I am joining my colleagues in demanding a full reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), which is set to expire at the end of the month. I am also leading efforts to enhance VAWA to assist tribal communities and to aid all survivors of such violent acts. VAWA is a rare hallmark of bipartisanship in Congress over the past two decades. It was first enacted in 1994. Since then, in Arizona and throughout the country, VAWA has helped save countless lives and supported millions of domestic violence and assault survivors by funding critical programs. Resources such as rape crisis centers, hotlines, prevention training, tools for law enforcement, legal services and housing are more available to those affected by domestic violence and sexual assault than ever before. This is at risk, though. VAWA was last reauthorized in 2013. Without action from Congress, VAWA will expire at the end of September. Congress is expected to vote on a temporary extension, but that is not enough. Without a full reauthorization, survivors lose access to crucial services provided … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-calls-reauthorization-conservation-fund-supports-az-economy | O'Halleran Calls for Reauthorization of Conservation Fund that Supports AZ Economy | 2018-10-01 | 2018 | 2018-10 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, following the expiration of the Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF), Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) denounced congressional leaders' failure to reauthorize this critical conservation program. For more than five decades, the Land and Water Conservation Fund has allowed communities throughout Arizona to protect ournation'snatural treasures, wildlife habitats, waterways, and the rich cultural heritage of Native Americans. There is nothing more important thanthe protection of our most precious public lands and parks. Congress has failed the American people by not taking more decisive action to reauthorize this program, said Rep. O'Halleran. Since its creation, LWCF has invested more than $228 million in Arizona parks, forests, and other public lands, includingtheCoconino National Forest and the Grand Canyon National Park in the First Congressional District. According to the Outdoor Industry Association, the LWCF investments support Arizona's $21.2 billion outdoor recreation industry, as well as the 201,000 jobs, $5.7 billion in wages and salaries, and $1.4 billion in state and local tax revenue that come from our public lands. Congressional leaders have left important work on the table and sent us home for the next month and a half. It is clear they are more focused on politics and campaigning than the economic needs of our rural communities and the conservation of ournational treasures, continued O'Halleran. We have a responsibility to get this bipartisan legislation passed and fully fund this critical program." O'Halleran co-sponsored bipartisan legislation in the House of Representatives to reauthorize the LWCF. It passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee in September. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/CAPS_ACT | Seniors Would Pay Lower Out-of-Pocket Drug Costs Under New OHalleran Bill | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTONToday, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) introduced the Capped Allowable Payments from Seniors (CAPS) for Prescriptions Act, to limit the out-of-pocket costs seniors on Medicare pay for their prescription drugs. Under the CAPS for Prescriptions Act, annual out-of-pocket costs for drug payments, including deductibles, coinsurance, co-pays, and other uncovered costs for Medicare beneficiaries are capped at $2,600. In August, I traveled to every corner of my district, meeting with seniors and hardworking families to discuss the issues that impact them every day. These folks are concerned about the rising costs of their health care and prescription drugs,said Rep. O'Halleran after introducing the commonsense legislation.Medicare beneficiaries often live on a fixed income, and skyrocketing costs are forcing them to make the tough decision between life-saving health care and prescription drugs or putting food on the table. My bill addresses this issue head-on by capping the out-of-pocket costs Medicare beneficiaries pay. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, health care expenses in households on Medicare were more than double non-Medicare households, and the average Medicare beneficiary lives on less than $26,000 annually. While Medicare Part D has been successful when it comes to improving access to prescriptions for seniors, beneficiaries can still face high out-of-pocket costs. In 2015, one million Part D enrollees spent more than $3,000 out of pocket on their prescriptions, with 1 in 10 spending at least $5,200. Congress is painfully out of touch with the needs of aging Americans, hardworking middle-class families, and our rural communities,continued O'Halleran.We should be focusing on addressing the challenges these folks are facing, not handing out tax breaks to the large corporations and special interest groups who have flooded Washington with dark money and seek to influence Congress. The economic and health security of all Americans are not partisan issues, and we have a responsibility to cut t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-unanimously-passes-opioid-measures-introduced-and-led-ohalleran | House Unanimously Passes Opioid Measures Introduced and Led by O'Halleran | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, the House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass legislation that includes two bills introduced by Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) earlier this year to address theopioidepidemic that has devastated communities. Across Arizona, and in communities across the country, families are being ravaged byopioidabuse and addiction. No person is immune to the devastating effects of these drugs, said Rep. O'Halleran. I drew on my experiences as a former homicide investigator and police detective to introduce commonsense legislation to address this crisis, and I am pleased by the broad support these measures have received. Today, we took decisive action to curb theopioidepidemic and save lives by preventing overprescription and abuse. The bipartisanRural DOCS Actwas introduced by Rep. O'Halleran in April. It creates a multi-year demonstration program for up to 10 states with high overdose rates to receiveenhanced Medicaid fundsto strengthen provider networksacross the full continuum of care, includinginnovative wraparound support services for Medicaid beneficiaries. Under the demonstration, states chosen for the program would receive a 90% match rate from the federal governmentfor activities to increase treatment capacity in their Medicaid programs. States couldoffer technical assistance, raise provider reimbursement rates,andbuild provider networks to offer innovative services like telehealth and mobile health, among other activities. Providers including hospitals, health groups, and Federally Qualified Health Centers could receive greater incentives for providing specialized care to unique populations including babies with neonatal abstinence syndrome,postpartum women, young adults, and tribal communities. The bipartisanROOT Actwas introduced by Reps. O'Halleran and Diane Black (TN-06) in May. It improves provider prescribing practices by eliminating pain questions from the current patient satisfaction survey used to determine a hospital's eligibility for bonus payments. It reduces the incentive f… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/house-passes-sinemabacked-provisions-to-fight-opioid-epidemic/ | House Passes Sinema-Backed Provisions to Fight Opioid Epidemic | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema's (AZ-09) PASS Act passed the House today as part of a package of bills to combat the opioid crisis. Sinema co-introduced the PASS Act to crack down on overprescribing, stop the flood of opioids into Arizona communities, and help seniors fight opioid addiction. The House-passed package is now on its way to the Senate. Too many Arizona families have lost a loved one to our nation's opioid epidemic,said Congresswoman Sinema.This commonsense legislation addresses a root cause of the opioid crisis, helping reduce overprescribing by targeting bad actors and arming doctors with more tools and information to protect their patients. We're working across the aisle to take meaningful steps to protect Arizona communities from these deadly drugs. The House-passed package includes provisions from the Sinema-backed bill to help confront the opioid epidemic with a multi-pronged approach by: Cracking down on doctors and providers contributing to the opioid epidemic by requiring insurance companies working within the Medicare Part D system to alert the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Studies (CMS) to doctors who overprescribe opioids for investigation; Cutting down on overprescribing and educate doctors on appropriate treatments. The bill requires CMS to establish a threshold for outlier prescribers,' doctors who prescribe amounts of opioids that are outside the norm for their region or specialty. CMS will alert these doctors that they are overprescribing and address any flawed practices; and Making it easier for seniors to avoid addiction and manage their prescriptions by expanding the Medication Therapy Management (MTM) program to include Medicare beneficiaries. The MTM program provides counseling that can help reduce the risks of prescription drug abuse. Sinema has worked across the aisle to help keep illegal opioids out of Arizona communities and improve access to treatment for those suffering from addiction by: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-provision-to-enhance-aerial-firefighting-capabilities-clears-house/ | Sinema Provision to Enhance Aerial Firefighting Capabilities Clears House | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Sinema provision cuts red tape, provides Arizona firefighters key tools for fighting wildfires A measure proposed by Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) to better protect Arizona communities from wildfires passed the House and is on track to be signed into law. Sinema's provision aims to make more air tankers available to fight wildfires, giving firefighters the support they need to keep Arizona families safe this fire season. Sinema's measure was included as an amendment to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization conference report, which was approved by the House this week. Sinema's amendment directs the FAA to review and revamp the approval process for air tankers to ensure it is consistent, efficient, prioritizes safety, and encourages use of the best available technology. Air tankers belong in the air, protecting Arizona communities and supporting our first responders, not sitting on the tarmac awaiting Washington's approval,said Congresswoman Sinema.The bipartisan provision we sent to the president today cuts through red tape and dysfunction and ensures our firefighters have the tools they need to keep Arizonans safe. As fires tore through the West last year, the Supertanker, a very large air tanker (VLAT) based in Marana, was grounded due to an inconsistent, bureaucratic, and lengthy government approval process. These wildfires forced Arizonans from their homes and put firefighters in harm's way. Sinema's provision overhauls the approval process so that the most effective tankers are available when Arizonans need them. The Supertanker is the largest air tanker by carrying capacity in the world. VLATs like the Supertanker are critical tools to get large and unpredictable wildfires under control. While traditional air tankers can hold up to 5,000 gallons of water or retardant, the Supertanker can drop over 19,000 gallons. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-votes-to-stop-tax-increase-on-az-families-small-businesses/ | Sinema Votes to Stop Tax Increase on AZ Families, Small Businesses | 2018-09-28 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Sinema-supported bill makes critical fixes to tax law Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) voted today to pass a bill that prevents a tax increase on middle-class Arizonans and small businesses. The bill makes important corrections to mistakes in the tax law that passed the House last year. When last year's partisan tax bill passed, I said I would work across the aisle on a better deal for Arizona families, said Congresswoman Sinema. Last year's tax bill failed to provide permanent tax relief for middle class families and small businesses. Today's bill rectified that issue and that's why I voted yes. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2667 | Co-Chairs of the Congressional Progressive Caucus Pen Op-ed on Newest Round of GOP Tax Cuts for The Hill | 2018-09-27 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DCToday, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) penned an op-ed in The Hill highlighting the latest efforts by congressional Republicans to make their tax cuts for the wealthy and large corporations permanent. The op-ed read in part: If President Trump and Republicans get their way, their donors and corporate special interests will get a second massive handout, while the rest of us are stuck with the bill. This is all wrong. We need to strengthen public services and make investments in our future on everything from health care to infrastructure to schoolsnot cut them. Corporations and the wealthy should pay their fair share of taxes, not receive even larger tax cuts. Taking money from public investments and giving it to the rich and corporations is just another glaring example of President Trump and the GOP further rigging an economic system that is already stacked against working families. Click here to read the full op-ed in The Hill. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2668 | Rep. Grijalva Calls on Judge Kavanaugh to Withdraw His Nomination | 2018-09-27 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC After the Senate Judiciary Committee heard testimony from Judge Brett Kavanaugh and Dr. Christine Blasey Ford, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: Dr. Christine Blasey Ford's incredibly compelling testimony was delivered with courage and dignity.I applaud her for standing up for women and girls across this nation, and her testimony will undoubtedly help our nation turn a corner on a disturbing culture of mistreatment for survivors of abuse. Judge Kavanaugh is clearly not worthy of a seat on the Supreme Court and should withdraw his nomination. Having already appeared to lie under oath in his past confirmation hearings, only an unjust society would give him the benefit of the doubt over women claiming abuse. I do agree with Judge Kavanaugh in one regardthis process is indeed a national disgrace. And the disgrace belongs entirely to Senate Judiciary Committee Republicans who are determined to push forward a tainted process, instead of allowing a full independent investigation to be conducted. Judge Kavanaugh's enraged defense demonstrated that he believes people of privilege are above the law. He has no place on the highest court of the land and continuing with this process would mean sacrificing the integrity of the Supreme Court. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-gets-results-for-az-families-passes-three-bills-through-house/ | Sinema Gets Results for AZ Families, Passes Three Bills through House | 2018-09-26 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Despite Congressional dysfunction, Congresswoman Sinema (AZ-09) is working across the aisle and getting things done for everyday Arizonans. Sinema helped pass three bipartisan bills today through the House addressing issues that matter to Arizona families. The Sinema-backed bills fight human trafficking, protect our country from weapons of mass destruction, and help Arizona veterans pursue homeownership. Amidst all the chaos in Washington, the three bills we're passing today are proof that we can still get things done if we work together and find common ground,said Congresswoman Sinema.We worked across the aisle on these common sense solutions that improve our ability to fight human trafficking, protect our country from terrorist organizations and rogue states like North Korea and Iran, and ensure Arizona veterans receive the benefits they've earned. I will continue to work with anyone to deliver results that keep Arizona families safe and ensure we continue to honor our commitment to veterans and military families. Of the bipartisan bills that passed today: Sinema introduced the Improving Strategies to Counter Weapons Proliferation Act, with Congressman Scott Tipton (CO-03) to help choke off financing for terrorist organizations and rogue states engaged in weapons proliferation. The bill directs the Treasury Department to collaborate with law enforcement and the intelligence community to help financial institutions counter weapons proliferation. Sinema cosponsored the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act, with Congressman Lee Zeldin (NY-01) and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22). The bill makes a critical fix to existing law that helps Arizona veteran homeowners save money and pay off their mortgages, all while ensuring they remain protected from shady lenders. Sinema cosponsored the Empowering Financial Institutions to Fight Human Trafficking Act of 2018, and joined an all-women effort with Congresswoman Ann Wagner (MO-02), Carolyn Maloney (NY-12), and Mia Love (UT-04) to pass it … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-introduces-bill-fund-rural-school-repairs | O'Halleran Introduces Bill to Fund Rural School Repairs | 2018-09-24 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Last week, Rep. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) introduced H.R. 6830, the Impact Aid Infrastructure Act, to fund the construction of critical Impact Aid school projects and address the significant backlog communities are facing. In communities throughout rural Arizona and across the country, students are going to school every morning and sitting in condemned school buildings in desperate need of repair, said Rep. O'Halleran. Every child in every corner of America deserves a safe environment in which they can learn and grow, but in the most rural areas that is not the reality. The Impact Aid Infrastructure Act will give school districts which rely on Impact Aid funding the chance to improve their facilities and ensure students are not exposed to dangerous conditions like mold, animal infestation, or substandard construction. H.R. 6830 authorizes a one-time infusion of $1,000,000,000 to be expended over three years for ESEA Section 7007 Impact Aid Construction. It will be distributed through: Formula Grants 40 percent of the funds would be distributed in the form of formula grants, based on the regular distribution criteria in statute, to the most federally impacted school districts. Competitive Grants 60 percent of funds would be distributed in the form of competitive emergency and modernization grants. The eligibility criteria are broader than the regular program and focus on the availability of assessed value of taxable property -- to account for the additional funding. Emergency grants, which are the priority, must be used to repair, renovate, or alter a facility to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of students and school personnel. School districts may receive Impact Aid as a tax replacement because of the presence of nontaxable federal properties, including Native American reservations and military installations. Often there is limited taxable property and few taxpayers because of the federal government's presence. This, in turn, makes it more challenging for these school districts to genera… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/president-signs-sinemabacked-bill-to-support-az-military-bases-honor-our-commitment-to-veterans/ | President Signs Sinema-Backed Bill to Support AZ Military Bases, Honor Our Commitment to Veterans | 2018-09-21 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Legislation also blocks pay raise for members of Congress, a key Sinema priority Legislation supported by Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) to provide critical resources for Luke Air Force Base and improve health care for Arizona veterans was signed into law by the president today. Sinema helped pass H.R. 5895, which funds the construction and operations of military bases, including Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. The legislation also funds mental health and suicide prevention programs for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other provisions. Congresswoman Sinema helped secure key provisions in the bill to block a pay raise for members of Congress and prepare the VA to care for the next generation of veterans. Keeping Arizonans safe and honoring our commitment to veterans are my highest priorities,said Congresswoman Sinema.We worked across the aisle to help provide the VA with the resources to improve care for our veterans and ensure that Luke Air Force Base can continue its critical national security mission. Among other provisions, the bill includes: $23 million for construction of an F-35 maintenance facility at Luke AFB; $17 million to support F-35 squadron operation at Luke AFB; $8.6 billion for mental health and suicide prevention programs; $300 million for construction of VA facilities; and $348 million for opioid treatment and prevention programs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-urges-bipartisan-action-to-protect-arizona-women-from-violence/ | Sinema Urges Bipartisan Action to Protect Arizona Women from Violence | 2018-09-21 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | With Congress running out of time to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema worked across the aisle today with Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08) to take action. Sinema and Fitzpatrick urged both parties to come together and immediately pass a long-term reauthorization of VAWA to ensure protections for women and families across Arizona. Women and children across Arizona are counting on Congress to put aside the partisan games and stand up for the Violence Against Women Act, said Congresswoman Sinema.In my first year in Congress, I helped lead a bipartisan effort to strengthen VAWA with crucial protections for tribal, immigrant, and LBGTQ women. We also helped provide law enforcement with more tools to protect survivors and innocent children from abusers. Today we continue to defend women and their families by working across the aisle to help extend these critical protections for years to come. Congress must continue to aggressively combat domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking by swiftly reauthorizing the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act (VAWA),said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.While there is still considerable work to be done, VAWA has drastically improved our nation's response to safeguarding women and children from abuse and anguish. Congress has historically reauthorized VAWA with broad bipartisan agreement. Congresswoman Sinema and I are urging House leaders to take up a bipartisan long-term reauthorization of these critical programs. VAWA has helped millions of women and their families by improving the criminal justice system response to domestic violence and ensuring survivors and their families have access to the services they need to safely rebuild their lives. The law expires September 30, 2018. Sinema and Fitzpatrick called on House leaders to immediately pass bipartisan legislation to reauthorize VAWA. In 2013, the last year VAWA was set to lapse, Sinema successfully led a group of 48 other House members to call … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2666 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on Arizona Decision to Revoke Southwest Key | 2018-09-20 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | TUCSON, AZ Yesterday, the Arizona State Department of Health Services moved to revoke the licenses of Southwest Key facilities across the state after the organization failed to prove it had conducted background checks on its employees. In response, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva issued the following statement: I'm disappointed to hear Southwest Key facilities failedto safeguard the health and well-being of immigrant children. Physical, emotional, and sexual abuse should never be tolerated, and situations like these further illustrate why children do not belong in detention. After my visit to the Southwest Key facility in Tucson and the subsequent allegations of abuse, I have repeatedly called for ending the detention of children and their parents. We must finally put a stop to this horrific practice and ensure that no changes are made to the Flores Settlement by Trump and his administration that could keep families in detention for prolonged periods of time. We must instead pursue alternatives to detention such as the Family Case Management Program, which the Trump Administration canceled. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-holds-town-hall-with-seniors-in-phoenix/ | Sinema Holds Town Hall with Seniors in Phoenix | 2018-09-20 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease presents Sinema with Champion for Healthy Seniors' award Phoenix Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) held a town hall today to hear directly from Arizona seniors about issues that matter to them. At the La Siena senior living community, Sinema took questions from the audience and discussed her work to protect and improve Medicare, defend Social Security, and help seniors guard against financial fraud and abuse. She also received theChampion for Healthy Seniorsaward from the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease. Arizona seniors worked hard their entire lives, and they deserve a secure retirement, said Congresswoman Sinema. The seniors I heard from today expect results from Washington, not more chaos and dysfunction. I will continue working across the aisle to strengthen Medicare and Social Security, help protect seniors' hard-earned savings, and ensure all Arizona seniors have access to quality, affordable health care. At the town hall, Sinema was presented with theChampion for Healthy Seniorsaward from the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease for her successful efforts to improve Medicare and make prescription drugs more affordable for seniors. Congresswoman Sinema has a long history getting things done for Arizona seniors. Among other accomplishments, she: Stood firm against billsthat would lead to cuts in Medicare and Social Security; Voted against legislationto impose what AARP called an age tax on older Arizonans; Protected seniors' financial securitywith her Senior Safe Act, a recently signed law that protects Arizona seniors' hard-earned savings from financial fraud and abuse; Helped strengthen protections and safeguardsfor senior investors; and Opposed efforts to raise the retirement age. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinemasupported-bill-to-fight-human-trafficking-passes-committee/ | Sinema-Supported Bill to Fight Human Trafficking Passes Committee | 2018-09-20 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Legislation supported by Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) to fight human trafficking passed the House Financial Services Committee. Sinema is a cosponsor of H.R. 6729, the Empowering Financial Institutions to Fight Human Trafficking Act. The bill empowers qualified nonprofits to share information and report potential human trafficking and money laundering activities to financial institutions and law enforcement. This is another important step in our fight to stop human traffickers,said Congresswoman Sinema.Nonprofits are on the front lines of the fight against human trafficking, working with victims, collecting crucial data, and much more. Our bill enhances their efforts by allowing collaboration in real time with financial institutions and law enforcement. I'm proud to work across the aisle with Congresswoman Wagner and Congresswoman Maloney on this tough, smart approach to stop traffickers and protect victims. The bill also directs the Treasury Secretary to create a tough, rigorous process to ensure financial institutions obtain critical and accurate insights that allow them to freeze assets and stop the financing of human traffickers. Sinema has spent her entire career standing up for victims of human trafficking and domestic abuse. In her first job working at a domestic violence shelter she worked with women and girls who were survivors of rape and domestic violence. As a school social worker, Sinema served children in the Sunnyslope community for almost a decade. She drew on these experiences in the state legislature, where she worked across the aisle to pass reforms that increased penalties for human traffickers. In the House, Sinema has been a leader in the fight against sex trafficking. In 2014, she helped pass comprehensive legislation to expand the resources available to trafficking victims and improve government agencies' response to the problem. Sinema also cosponsored legislation to criminalize the advertisement of innocent victims being forced into sex trafficking. That bill, t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-works-to-address-veteran-homelessness-at-us-vets-in-phoenix/ | Sinema Works to Address Veteran Homelessness at U.S. Vets in Phoenix | 2018-09-19 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) met today with Arizona veterans and veteran advocates at U.S. Vets, an organization working to end veteran homelessness. Sinema toured the facility, heard from veterans receiving housing and other services through the organization, and discussed her work to ensure veterans successfully transition to civilian life and receive the care and support they have earned. Honoring our commitment to Arizona veterans is my highest priority, said Congresswoman Sinema. U.S. Vets is doing important work here in Phoenix to address the challenges veterans face as a result of homelessness. We're working with them to ensure the men and women who serve our country have every opportunity to succeed when they enter civilian life. That means delivering quality care at the VA, improving job and education opportunities, and ensuring affordable housing is within reach for America's bravest men and women. Sinema discusses her work to support Arizona veterans and listens to residents at U.S. Vets Last week, a bill cosponsored by Sinema to help veterans achieve homeownership passed through the House Financial Services Committee. That legislation, the Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act,makes a critical fix to existing law that helps Arizona veteran homeowners save money on housing, pay off their mortgages, and avoid falling prey to predatory lenders. Sinema works across the aisle to deliver solutions that provide Arizona veterans with the care and support they've earned. Just this year, she's worked across the aisle to help: Reduce wait times and improve quality of care at the VA; Better prepare departing servicemembers to attend college, learn a technical trade, or start a small business; Prepare the VA to meet the needs of future generations of combat veterans; Expand and expedite care for U.S. Navy Blue Water' Vietnam veterans; Improve access to mental health services through Veterans Treatment Courts; and Reform hiring practices at the VA t… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2664 | Rep. Grijalva and Senator Warren Pen Op-ed on Native American Suicide Prevention Act for Indianz.com | 2018-09-18 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DCToday, Rep. Ral M. Grijalva (D-AZ) and Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) penned an op-ed for Indianz.com highlighting the introduction of the Native American Suicide Prevention Act in the Senate by Senators Warren and Murkowski (R-AK). Rep. Grijalva introduced companion legislation in the House of Representatives. The bill will address the growing and disproportionate rates of suicide in Indian Country by empowering tribes to become involved with statewide suicide interventions and implement culturally competent solutions for their communities. The op-ed on indianz.com read in part: We have heard the devastating stories of young people taken from us too soon and the trauma left behind by their death. We have heard the heart-wrenching stories from parents, siblings, and friends who were unable to recognize the signs of depression before it was too late. We have heard from constituents, advocates, and tribal leaders who are demanding action and a seat at the table in the effort to create a solution that solves this crisis and saves their communities. The Native American Suicide Prevention Act recognizes their important voices, upholds tribal sovereignty, and asserts that tribal communities are active participants and partners for designing and implementing the suicide prevention programs that best suit their communities. Click here to read the fill op-ed on Indianz.com. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-helps-pass-bill-to-support-az-military-bases-honor-our-commitment-to-veterans/ | Sinema Helps Pass Bill to Support AZ Military Bases, Honor Our Commitment to Veterans | 2018-09-18 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) worked across the aisle this week to provide critical resources for Luke Air Force Base and improve health care for Arizona veterans. Sinema helped pass H.R. 5895, which funds the construction and operations of military bases, including Luke Air Force Base in Glendale. The bill also funds mental health and suicide prevention programs for veterans through the Department of Veterans Affairs, among other provisions. Congresswoman Sinema also helped secure provisions in the bill to block a pay raise for members of Congress and prepare the VA to care for the next generation of veterans. This bill focuses on my highest priorities: keeping Arizonans safe and honoring our commitment to veterans, said Congresswoman Sinema. We worked across the aisle to help provide the VA with the resources to improve care for our veterans and ensure that Luke Air Force Base can continue its critical national security mission. Among other provisions, the bill includes: $23 million for construction of an F-35 maintenance facility at Luke AFB; $17 million to support F-35 squadron operation at Luke AFB; $8.6 billion for mental health and suicide prevention programs; $300 million for construction of VA facilities; and $348 million for opioid treatment and prevention programs. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-zeldin-tenney-pass-bill-to-help-az-veterans-achieve-maintain-homeownership/ | Sinema, Zeldin, Tenney Pass Bill to Help AZ Veterans Achieve, Maintain Homeownership | 2018-09-18 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Thanks to a bipartisan effort co-led by Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09), Arizona veterans are a step closer to improved access to the housing benefits they've earned through service. Sinema, Congressman Lee Zeldin (NY-01), and Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (NY-22) passed their bipartisan Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act through the House Financial Services Committee. The bill makes a critical fix to existing law that helps Arizona veteran homeowners save money, pay off their mortgages, and avoid falling prey to predatory lenders. Honoring our commitment to those who served our country must be our top priority. Removing red tape to help ensure veterans can achieve the dream of homeownership is just common sense,said Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema.The Protect Affordable Mortgages for Veterans Act is a bipartisan solution that helps veterans and their families pay off their mortgages while maintaining key protections against shady lenders. I'm proud to work across the aisle with Congressman Zeldin and Congresswoman Tenney to stand up for veterans and military families. H.R. 6737 is an important piece of legislation aimed at ensuring and enhancing liquidity for mortgage loans provided to our military veterans,said Kelly Powers, Vice President of Retail Branch Operations/Government Relations at AmeriFirst Financial in Tempe.This bill will improve lenders' ability to offer veterans the chance to refinance their loans while leaving in place critical protections against unscrupulous lending practices. The bill addresses an unintended consequence in existing law that makes it more difficult for veterans to use the VA home loan guaranty to refinance their mortgages. Without Sinema, Zeldin, and Tenney's fix, Arizona veterans and military families would face higher costs or potentially be denied the dream of homeownership. The legislation also retains all consumer protections to ensure Arizona veterans receive the benefits they've earned in full and continue to be protected from predatory lenders. … | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2663 | Rep. Grijalva Now Accepting Applications for Military Academy Nominations | 2018-09-17 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DCRep. Ral M. Grijalva is accepting applications for military academy nominations for the Fall 2019 academic year. A congressional nomination is required for entry into the U.S. Military Academy, U.S. Naval Academy, U.S. Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy. Each year, I have the privilege to nominate passionate and exceptional young people from across Arizona's Third Congressional District to attend prestigious military academies, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. I encourage all highly motivated young people to apply and take an important step toward serving their country. Nominations to the service academies are on a fully competitive basis. Nominations will be determined primarily by high school academics, ACT/SAT test scores, and a personal interview. Qualified candidates will be notified at least ten days prior to the interview date. For more information, please contact Martha Garcia in Rep. Grijalva's Somerton Office at (928) 343-7933 or martha.garcia@mail.house.gov. Prospective applications can find out more information and download the applications by visiting Rep. Grijalva's website. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-applauds-nps-tribal-heritage-grant-hualapai-tribe-arizona | O'Halleran Applauds NPS Tribal Heritage Grant to Hualapai Tribe in Arizona | 2018-09-14 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) congratulated the Hualapai Tribe for receiving a Tribal Heritage Grant from the National Park Service. The $43,200 award will allow the tribe to preserve their cultural heritage, including traditional arts, skills, education, and ceremonies. "The history of the Hualapai Tribe, and every tribe and nation across Indian Country, is steeped in cultural and spiritual significance. Preserving and protecting that history, along with the ceremonies and practices, will allow it to live on in future generations of American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiian Organizations," said Rep. O'Halleran. "The Tribal Heritage Grant, which I voted to fund, has supported tribes and nations across the country for decades. I am pleased to see these funds supporting Arizona communities and the heritage of the Hualapai Tribe." Projects funded by these grants will: Locate and identify cultural resources Preserve historic properties listed in the National Register of Historic Places Support comprehensive preservation planning Preserve oral history and cultural traditions Provide training for building a historic preservation center Support cultural and historic preservation interpretation and education Congress appropriates funding for the Tribal Heritage Grant Program through the Historic Preservation Fund (HPF). The HPF uses revenue from federal oil leases on the Outer Continental Shelf to provide assistance for a broad range of preservation projects. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-demands-immediate-halt-clawback-az-servicemember-housing-allowance | O'Halleran Demands Immediate Halt to Clawback of AZ Servicemember Housing Allowance | 2018-09-14 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), whose district includes the Western Army Aviation Training Site (WAATS), called on Arizona Governor Doug Ducey and Major General Michael McGuire to put an immediate stop to an impending clawback of thousands of dollars from active duty servicemembers stationed at the base. Last year, some servicemembers stationed at Silverbell Army Heliport began receiving a higher Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) benefit that reflected the location of the base. This accurately follows DoD policy that BAH is determined by geographic property location. Following this change, the state determined that the BAH should be based on the mailing address of the base and not the physical location of the base, leading to the decision to recover excess funds from servicemembers. What our Arizona servicemembers are facing right now in Pinal County is nothing short of a disgrace, and the state leadership has the power to resolve it immediately, said Rep. O'Halleran after sending his request to Governor Ducey and Major General McGuire. These brave men and women have stepped up to serve our nation, and they have earned these benefits. Their mission is to protect our communities, not fight the bureaucracy to receive benefits they are legally entitled to receive. National Guard servicemembers stationed at Silverbell who received the higher BAH since 2017 were notified in July that, per the U.S. Property and Fiscal Office (USPFO) of Arizona and the Arizona Department of Emergency and Military Affairs (DEMA), their benefits would be clawed back. In the letter, O'Halleran urged Governor Ducey and Major General McGuire to: Put an immediate stop to any recoupment of benefits set to take place beginning September 15th. Correct the determination by the state that BAH is based on a mailing address to ensure every eligible soldier receives their fair and accurate BAH to which they are entitled moving forward. Reimburse any recoupment that has taken place or takes place in the near future as a result of the inc… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-leads-bipartisan-effort-to-raise-awareness-for-veterans-suicide-prevention/ | Sinema Leads Bipartisan Effort to Raise Awareness for Veterans Suicide Prevention | 2018-09-14 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) brought together a bipartisan group of lawmakers today to call for a stronger response to the epidemic of veteran suicide. Sinema led her colleagues in a special order' on the House floor to speak in recognition of September as Suicide Prevention Month and raise awareness how it affects American veterans. Sinema has led the special order every one of her six years in Congress. We lose an estimated 20 veterans to suicide every day. It's unacceptable,said Congresswoman Sinema.Today we've come together for those who served our nation. No one who returns home from serving our country should ever feel like he or she has nowhere to turn. The only way to achieve real, lasting change for our nation's bravest men and women is to bring both parties together to solve this problem. We won't quit working until every veteran has the care he or she needs. Today's bipartisan gathering continues Congresswoman Sinema's long-standing commitment to improving American veterans' access to mental health resources. In 2015, she introduced the Sergeant Daniel Somers Classified Veterans Access to Care Act, which was signed into law in 2016. The law expands VA care to ensure veterans with classified experiences have appropriate access to mental health services. Sinema offered her legislation after hearing from the parents of a young Arizonan who tragically lost his life to suicide after he was unable to get the care he needed at the VA. Joining Congresswoman Sinema were Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-08), Congresswoman Ann Kuster (NH-02), Congressman David Schweikert (AZ-06), Congressman Brian Mast (FL-18), Congressman French Hill (AR-02). | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/o-halleran-leads-successful-effort-protect-grand-canyon | OHalleran Leads Successful Effort to Protect Grand Canyon | 2018-09-13 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) voted to pass the FY 2019 Energy and Water Development, Military Construction and Veterans Affairs, and Legislative Branch Appropriations Minibus. Included in the appropriations bill is language championed by O'Halleran that prevents $23 million from being moved out of the Upper Colorado River Basin Fund. The unexpected decision to withhold that money from the Fund would have jeopardized the Glen Canyon Adaptive Management Program, Grand Canyon Monitoring Research Center, and other programs vital to the long-term health of the Grand Canyon watershed and surrounding areas. The legislation also includes increased funding for veteran health care and military construction projects, and it freezes Congressional salaries for the 8th consecutive year. I am pleased to see funding included in today's appropriations bill to protect projects that preserve the water, land, and wildlife near the Grand Canyon and serve communities across Arizona. I thank the Appropriations Committee for taking my language into consideration as they drafted this legislation. It is a much-needed victory for rural Arizona, said Rep. O'Halleran. O'Halleran requested full funding for many veterans programs included in this appropriations bill, including the approved $206 million for veteran suicide prevention and outreach programs, $8.6 billion for mental health programs, and $2 billion for deferred maintenance and infrastructure repairs at VA medical facilities across the country. Our veterans served our nation honorably, and they deserve the best care from local VA clinics and hospitals across the state. Today we funded programs that will improve that care and the facilities, continued O'Halleran. Even one veteran suicide is too many, so I am glad Congress took the initiative to increase funding for suicide prevention and mental health programs. This is an important first step, and I am committed to working across the aisle to continue this work for our veterans. Read the letter O'Halleran sen… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-lujan-grisham-call-out-fcc-overstating-broadband-access-tribal | O'Halleran, Lujan Grisham Call out FCC for Overstating Broadband Access in Tribal Communities | 2018-09-13 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Yesterday, U.S. Representatives Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) and Michelle Lujan Grisham (NM-01) sent a letter to Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai regarding the Government Accountability Office (GAO)'s September 7, 2018 report, FCC's Data Overstate Access on Tribal Lands, which found that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) overstated broadband access on tribal lands. This disturbing finding affects the resources available to tribal communities to increase broadband access, which has been shown to boost economic growth, improve educational outcomes, expand access to health care services, and enhance civic participation for Native Americans. In the letter the Representatives said: High-speed internet has revolutionized every aspect of our economy, but there unfortunately remains a distinct rural-urban broadband access divide. This gap is unacceptable, which is why federal funding for broadband internet deployment is so crucial and why that funding must be distributed fairly." The Members added: The problems outlined in the GAO's report constitute a clear violation of the federal government's trust responsibility to appropriately administer federal programs designed to raise the standard of living and increase economic prosperity in tribal areas. The FCC should immediately work with Tribal stakeholders on all current and future broadband deployment projects to ensure that federal funds are appropriately and effectively spent. Please find the full letterhere. TEXT OF LETTER Dear Chairman Pai, We are extremely concerned by the Government Accountability Office (GAO)'s September 7, 2018 report, FCC's Data Overstate Access on Tribal Lands, which found that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) overstated broadband access on Tribal lands. Inaccurate broadband access data adversely impacted the ability of Tribal communities to obtain the federal broadband deployment funding that they should have been eligible for. As you know, broadband is a necessity that rural communities and Tribes… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-duffy-plan-to-expand-rural-highspeed-internet-clears-key-hurdle/ | Sinema, Duffy Plan to Expand Rural High-Speed Internet Clears Key Hurdle | 2018-09-13 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Communities in rural Arizona are a step closer to improved high-speed broadband internet access today after a bill introduced by Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) and Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07) passed the House Financial Services Committee. Their bipartisan legislation, the ACCESS Rural America Act, cuts through red tape to encourage investment in broadband infrastructure for rural and tribal communities in Arizona. High-speed broadband internet strengthens our rural communities with improved access to health care, better schools, and more jobs,said Congresswoman Sinema.We're working across the aisle to expand broadband to doctors' offices, schools, homes, and businesses across our state, unlocking the full potential of Arizona's rural communities. Our plan drives investment in rural broadband, cuts Washington red tape, and improves essential infrastructure in every corner of Arizona. Access to broadband helps rural communities provide quality, affordable health care, improve educational opportunities, and boost local economies to create new jobs and businesses. However, many Arizona communities continue to struggle with broadband access. Nearly 900,000 Arizonans have limited or no access to high-speed internet. In some tribal areas, broadband is only available to five percent of the population. Sinema and Duffy's legislation seeks to bring high-speed internet to rural, remote, or high-cost areas by removing unnecessary regulations on companies making broadband investments in those areas. The targeted regulatory relief helps attract the private capital needed to expand broadband access to more rural communities in Arizona. | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-members-congress-should-serve-their-districts-not-self-interests | O'Halleran: Members of Congress Should Serve Their Districts, Not Self-Interests | 2018-09-10 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK - Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) called for a rules change in the House of Representatives to prohibit Members of Congress from serving on the board of any publicly held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity. "No one who serves in our government, especially those who are elected to the House of Representatives and Senate, should use their position to line their pockets, but sadly, recent indictments show that this is happening right behind the backs of the American people. As a member of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, I joined my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to co-sponsor a bill that holds our elected leaders accountable and prohibits them from serving on boards of public companies," said Rep. O'Halleran. "This rule is already in force in the U.S. Senate, and there is no reason that members of the House of Representatives should play by a different set of rules. The American people want to see their government work for them, not their own self-interests." H.Res.1043creates a stronger version of Senate Rule 37.6(a), which states no Senatorshall serve as an officer or member of the board of any publicly-held or publicly regulated corporation, financial institution, or business entity. Currently, the Senate rule prohibits members from serving on corporate boards but includes certain exceptions for members who were serving on a board for at least two years prior to their election. The proposed House resolution would eliminate this exception and require newly-elected members who serve on corporate boards to resign from their position. Earlier this year, the Problem Solvers Caucus proposed another rules change to break the gridlock in Congress. This package allows legislation from every Member of Congress, both those in the minority and in the majority, to be considered. It also includes a proposal to fast-track bipartisan legislation and allow it to be debated and discussed. Additionally, the package would replace the current Motio… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2659 | Congressman Grijalva Accepting Applications for Spring 2019 Internships | 2018-09-07 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | Washington, D.C. Congressman Ral M. Grijalva is accepting internship applications for the Spring of 2019 in Washington, D.C. and his various Southern Arizona district offices. ***The deadline to apply for these positions is Monday, November 26th, 2018*** In Washington, D.C. In the D.C. Congressional Office, interns work closely with legislative and press staff, conduct legislative outreach and research, answer office phones, distribute mail, communicate with constituents, and may have the opportunity to assist with activities in the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee.In the Natural Resources Committee, interns assist committee staff with administrative support, conducting legislative research, compiling data, and drafting correspondence. In addition, interns in both offices may attend committee hearings, briefings, and meetings. Preference is given to students and individuals from Arizona's Third Congressional District, although all qualified applicants are carefully considered. Interns are unpaid and are responsible for lodging and transportation. Applicants are highly encouraged to explore scholarship opportunities that may be offered through their respective institutions or by other programs. Anyone interested in working in the D.C. Congressional Office should submit a cover letter, resume, and a one-page writing sample to Cristina Villa, Rep. Grijalva's Internship Coordinator, at Cristina.Villa@mail.house.gov. Those seeking to apply directly with the U.S. Natural Resources Committee should indicate this in their application. In Tucson, Somerton & Avondale Interns at district offices assist staff with a variety of tasks, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, greeting constituents, writing letters and other administrative tasks. In addition, interns may help with long-term projects including constituent casework requests and projects of importance for the Third Congressional District. Internships for the Tucson, Somerton, and Avondale offices are available at the beginning of… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/reps-ohalleran-and-poe-introduce-bipartisan-bill-support-victims-abuse | Reps. O'Halleran and Poe Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Support Victims of Abuse | 2018-09-07 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | Washington D.C. This week, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), member of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence, and Co-Chairman of the Victims' Rights Caucus, Congressman Ted Poe (TX-02) introduced the Helping End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act. This bipartisan piece of legislation will aid victims in their search for a home, as well as provide the required recovery resources. As a former law enforcement officer, I often saw survivors of domestic violence in desperate need of safe housing and support services. Victims of this abuse often face homelessness and housing insecurity at disproportionately higher rates than other demographics, said Congressman O'Halleran. This bipartisan legislation will ensure survivors receive safe, confidential accommodations and support resources as they recover from their traumatic experiences and transition into a new life. As a former criminal court judge and prosecutor, I saw firsthand how difficult it was for victims of domestic abuse and sexual assault to find the resources necessary to recover and rebuild their lives," said Congressman Poe. "One of the most critical resources needed by all victims is a safe place to live. The journey to survivorship begins in a secure and stable home environment. In order to help provide this, I am introducing the Helping End Abusive Living Situations (HEALS) Act. This bill will ensure that survivors have the safe home they need and the services necessary to ensure their recovery. The HEALS Act: Prioritizes funding for domestic violence victims' transitional housing Increases flexibility in transitional housing programs in communities so that victims can get back on their feet Directs the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to research more housing options to support victims of domestic violence. The HEALS Act is the House counterpart of the Senate bill of the same name introduced by Sens. Heitkamp (D-ND) and John Cornyn (R-TX). ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-duffy-introduce-plan-to-improve-health-care-lower-costs-in-rural-az/ | Sinema, Duffy Introduce Plan to Improve Health Care, Lower Costs in Rural AZ | 2018-09-07 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Rural Arizonans would have greater access to quality, affordable health care under a new bill introduced by Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) and Congressman Sean Duffy (WI-07). Their bipartisan legislation, the ACCESS Rural America Act, cuts through red tape to encourage investment in high speed broadband internet for rural communities in Arizona. Bringing broadband to rural communities can lower health care costs for patients and providers, offer patients greater access to specialists and medical services unavailable in rural areas, and provide more timely care, among other benefits. Every Arizona family, no matter where they live, deserves access to quality, affordable care, said Congresswoman Sinema. Arizonans should be able to get the care they need without having to take time off work, drive for hours, and pay a small fortune. By expanding high-speed internet in rural areas, we're helping Arizonans receive better care in their own communities. Our bill cuts red tape holding back investment in rural broadband and improves access to health care that Arizonans can count on and afford. Health care providers depend on broadband access to power telehealth programs, which they use to deliver health care services and information remotely. Telehealth programs have been shown to improve health outcomes and lower costs in rural areas. Modern healthcare relies on broadband access - for medical records, electronic prescribing, telehealth services, and enhanced patient safety. High speed telecom is essential for North Country to provide primary care, behavioral health, and pharmacy services in places like St. Johns, Round Valley, Ash Fork, and the Grand Canyon. Rural communities often don't have the population size to attract telecom investment, which is why Congresswoman Sinema's ACCESS Rural America Act will help expand broadband infrastructure in communities like ours, helping community health centers all across the state improve the care we offer to Arizona families. - Anne Newland, MD, MPH, CEO, Nort… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2658 | Rep. Grijalva Congratulates Tucson on $1.3 Million Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant | 2018-09-06 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DCThis week, the Department of Housing and Urban Development announced the City of Tucson as the recipient of a $1.3 million Choice Neighborhood Planning Grant. The grant leverages public and private funds to empower local communities to address important housing issues in distressed neighborhoods while transforming communities in the process. Grants like these revitalize communities, and I'm thrilled that the City of Tucson has the opportunity to invest more money and resources to address affordable housing in the area, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. I'm grateful to the City of Tucson, Pima County, the Pascua Yaqui Tribe, and all of the other local partners who helped make this grant a reality. Tucson is stronger thanks to your efforts. The grant will help fund the Oracle Choice Neighborhoods Initiative which will reinvigorate the area that serves as the northern gateway to Downtown Tucson. The plan will stimulate job growth, combat crime, and completely redevelop severely distressed public housing. "This is good news and good work by City of Tucson staff, said Tucson Mayor Jonathan Rothschild. This will give us funds to kick-start our efforts to improve the Oracle-Stone corridor for the residents and businesses in the area." Rep. Grijalva sent letters to the Department of Housing and Urban Development in support of the grant. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-cole-introduce-bipartisan-bill-protect-children-law-enforcement | O'Halleran, Cole Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children, Law Enforcement Officers | 2018-09-06 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) and Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) introduced the bipartisanNative Youth and Tribal Officer Protection Act, a bill to ensure children and law enforcement in tribal communities are protected in instances of domestic violence. As a former law enforcement officer, I know firsthand the dangers our cops face when they respond to domestic violence calls, and I have seen how it impacts children. Throughout Indian Country, where oftentimes only a handful of police officers are on duty at any time to cover large rural areas, the risks of responding to these types of calls are even greater,said Congressman O'Halleran.We have a responsibility to protect our tribal law enforcement officers and young children from domestic violence, and we can do this by giving these communities the tools they need to address the problem. This commonsense, bipartisan legislation amends the Violence Against Women Act to ensure protections are in place for every survivor of domestic and relationship violence, children, and the men and women who risk their lives as first responders. Protecting Native American judicial rights and the rights of those that protect our communities is crucial to ensuring tribal communities remain safe. As it is said in the police officer's creed, we must protect the innocent. Children are most vulnerable in tribal communities and this legislation will provide the resources to protect our youth, as well as assist law enforcement in domestic violence cases. I am proud to join my colleague Congressman O'Halleran to introduce this legislation and I look forward to its progress in the House.-Congressman Tom Cole Federal data indicates that 55 percent of American Indian and Alaska Native women have experienced physical violence by an intimate partner. Of those survivors, 90 percent reported being victimized by a non-Indian perpetrator. Currently, tribes can convict non-Indian perpetrators of protection order violations, domestic violence, and dating violence. However, do… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2655 | Rep. Grijalva Participates in Farm Bill Conference Committee: 'Time to Return to a Bipartisan Bill' | 2018-09-05 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DCToday, the Farm Bill Conference Committee held a public meeting to remedy the differences between the House and Senate versions of the Farm Bill. Rep. Ral M. Grijalva was named to the conference committee and highlighted the negative aspects of the House bill on our nation's environmental laws. After the meeting, Rep. Grijalva issued the following statement: The House-passed Farm Bill is a partisan disaster from start-to-finish, and will cause irreparable harm to our nation's bedrock environmental laws, nutrition and anti-poverty programs, and the ability of farm workers to protect themselves and their children from dangerous pesticides. We must not end up with a product that is nothing more than a hand-out to agricultural corporations and the extremist factions of the Republican Party. Weakening environmental laws by gutting the National Environmental Policy Act and Endangered Species Act and making it easier for industry to increase their use of dangerous pesticides only serves to imperil endangered species, our communities, and the hardworking farm workers who pick the food that sustains us. In addition, ideological work requirements for nutrition and anti-poverty programs equate to more bureaucracy and food insecurity in communities across the countryincluding as many as 280,000 Arizona residents. It's time for this Congress to put the interests and well-being of their constituents over wealthy donors and corporations. Instead of caving to radical right-wing Republicans, I urge my colleagues in both chambers and both sides of the aisle to produce a bipartisan conference report that safeguards our environment, empowers anti-poverty programs, and does not jeopardize the safety of farm workers, who already experience the highest rates of chemical exposure among U.S. workers. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://grijalva.house.gov/index.cfm?sectionid=13&itemid=2656 | Rep. Grijalva Statement on the One Year Anniversary of Trump's Termination of the DACA Program | 2018-09-05 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Raúl Grijalva | G000551 | grijalva.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DCToday marks one year since the Trump Administration announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. Since the announcement, courts have blocked the administration's decision to end the program, and its future remains uncertain. One year later, and we still see the trauma and hardship inflicted on DACA recipients by Trump's callous decision to terminate the program without reason, said Rep. Ral M. Grijalva. While these young people worry about their families, careers, education, and future in this country, congressional Republicans refuse to take action and join Democrats in a bipartisan solution to protect them. Trump's impulsive decision started this crisis in the first place, and Republicans willingly caved to his rhetoric and held Dreamers hostage for the White House's nativist demands. It's time for Republicans to stop using Dreamers as a bargaining chip for their anti-immigrant agenda and take action on a legislative solution that protects Dreamers and provides them with a pathway to citizenship. Last Friday, U.S. District Judge Andrew Hanen blocked an attempt by Texas to end the DACA program. The case will most likely go to the U.S. Supreme Court. In the meantime, DACA recipients can continue to renew their permits, although new applications for the program will not be accepted. ### Stay in touch with Rep. Grijalva: NewsletterFacebookTwitterInstagramWebsite | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/house-unanimously-passes-ohalleran-amendment-help-student-borrowers | House Unanimously Passes O'Halleran Amendment to Help Student Borrowers | 2018-09-05 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON - Today, the House of Representatives voted unanimously to pass Congressman Tom O'Halleran's (AZ-01) amendment to H.R. 1635, the Empowering Students Through Enhanced Financial Counseling Act. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Congressman Guthrie (KY-02), providesstudents with information about federal student loans and improves financial counseling as they make responsible financial decisions and plan for the future. O'Halleran's amendment, cosponsored by Congressman Ami Bera (CA-07),requires the annual counseling mandated by H.R. 1635 to include a disclosure of the anticipated monthly payment to a borrower for any income-driven repayment plan they're eligible for. For many young adults, making these major financial decisions before and throughout their education, as well as when they transition into the workforce, can be complex and daunting, " said O'Halleran following the vote. "A lot of student borrowers simply do not know all the options available to them as they repay their federal student loans. We should increase transparency and make sure they have the resources they need to thrive. My amendment helps ensure that student borrowers and families have a full view of the loan repayment options as they make these decisions. Income-driven repayment plans, like PAYE, REPAYE, and Income-Based Repayment (IBR) have offered thousands of Arizonans more manageable and predictable ways to pay back their debt. I thank my colleagues for their unanimous support on this commonsense amendment to a bill that will help hardworking students and their families." Watch Rep. O'Halleran's floor speech here. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-fights-az-ag-producers-during-farm-bill-conference-committee | O'Halleran Fights for AZ Ag Producers during Farm Bill Conference Committee Hearing | 2018-09-05 | 2018 | 2018-09 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON Today, during the first Farm Bill Conference Committee's public hearing, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) urged House and Senate members to draft a bipartisan Farm Bill that supports Arizona farmers and ranchers, working families, and rural communities. The next Farm Bill will impact every single community in our state, and I am pleased that Arizonans have a voice at the table as we discuss the final legislation. We have a responsibility to support our agriculture producers and promote economic development in our most rural communities, said Rep. O'Halleran following the public hearing. I look forward to working with my colleagues on this conference committee to prioritize solutions to the issues impacting, and I am confident that we can come together to draft a bill that embodies the long history of bipartisanship and cooperation of the House and Senate Agriculture Committees. O'Halleran, a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, and Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Ral Grijalva are the only members of the Arizona delegation on the Farm Bill Conference Committee. The Committee, which is made up of 56 members of the House of Representatives and Senate, will reconcile the differences between the Farm Bills that passed both chambers earlier this year. Watch Rep. O'Halleran's testimony from earlier today here. ### Transcript of Rep. O'Halleran's Remarks: Thank you Chairman, Today, at this conference, we must put partisanship aside and work together to get results. We must aid our farmers and ranchers, help strengthen our rural communities, feed families and veterans who have fallen on hard times, and recognize tribal sovereignty. For Arizona's agricultural producers our farmers and ranchers - we must have a reliable and meaningful safety net. Producers across the country deserve certainty that will back them up in times of low crop prices, just as families and veterans should have a safety net that help them when they are struggling to make ends meet. For Arizona's rural communities, w… | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://ohalleran.house.gov/newsroom/press-releases/ohalleran-demands-answers-regarding-federal-employee-pay-freeze | O'Halleran Demands Answers Regarding Federal Employee Pay Freeze | 2018-08-31 | 2018 | 2018-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Tom O'Halleran | O000171 | ohalleran.house.gov | legacy | VILLAGE OF OAK CREEK Today, Congressman Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01) demanded answers following the recent announcement that the Administration would cancel a pay raise for federal employees, including civilian employees who support Arizona's public lands, protect our communities, and serve our veterans. This week, Arizona firefighters, law enforcement officers, forest rangers, and countless others learned they would not be given a pay raise in the next year. This move will discourage the best and brightest from applying to jobs that save lives or support our farmers and veterans. This is unacceptable. said Rep. O'Halleran. These hardworking men and women, many of whom put their lives on the line to protect our families, deserve an answer from the Administration and action from Congress. Prior to the announcement, the 2.1 percent across-the-board pay increase for federal employees was set to go into effect on October 1st. More than 1.7 million Americans work for the federal government outside of the Washington, D.C. metro area, such as employees within the Department of Veterans of Affairs, Bureau of Land Management, and Customs and Border Protection. Veterans make up 30% of federal workers, according to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM). This Administration has gotten us into a fiscal mess by handing out massive tax cuts to the wealthy and multinational corporations. We knew then that there was no way to pay for this tax bill without hurting hardworking, middle-class Americans, continued O'Halleran. We must get our fiscal house in order, but we cannot do it on the backs of veterans, public safety officers, or the men and women who work at our national parks and forests. I will work with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to ensure these folks get the pay raise they worked hard to earn. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://sinema.house.gov/latest-news/sinema-joins-arizona-startups-entrepreneurs/ | Sinema Joins Arizona Startups, Entrepreneurs | 2018-08-31 | 2018 | 2018-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Kyrsten Sinema | S001191 | sinema.house.gov | legacy | Phoenix - Congresswoman Kyrsten Sinema (AZ-09) continued her Jobs Tour today, meeting with entrepreneurs and dynamic Arizona startups. Sinema heard from leaders and educators at Seed Spot, an innovative organization providing new entrepreneurs with the skills and support to launch businesses focused on social impact. Arizona is home to creative, bold entrepreneurs and the hardest workers you'll ever find. That's why we're one of the best states in the country for launching startups, said Congresswoman Sinema.The exciting Arizona companies and founders I met at Seed Spot today are helping to power our state's economy and provide good-paying jobs. We're working to help Arizona startups by cutting unnecessary regulations, equipping our workforce with the skills they need, and expanding access to capital so these innovative companies can grow and hire. Sinema hears from entrepreneurs about what they need to be successful Sinema learned about two of the ventures incubated at Seed Spot, Paraffin International Inc. and the Nagi Foundation. She talked with the entrepreneurs about her work to help startups and small businesses get off the ground and find success.Recently, she: | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | ||
| https://rubengallego.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/rep-ruben-gallego-urges-phoenix-city-council-protect-south-central-light | Rep. Ruben Gallego Urges Phoenix City Council to Protect the South-Central Light Rail Extension | 2018-08-29 | 2018 | 2018-08 | Democrat | House | AZ | Ruben Gallego | G000574 | rubengallego.house.gov | legacy | WASHINGTON, DC Rep. Ruben Gallego (AZ-07) released the following statement: Today, the Phoenix City Council will consider redirecting Transportation 2050 revenues to pay for street repairs. While we await details of the proposal, I'm alarmed by the possibility that funds for the South-Central Light Rail extension could be diverted for this purpose. At this late stage in the process, any such move would send the wrong message to the Department of Transportation and to an administration hostile to public transit. It could lead directly to the loss of federal funding, imperiling not just this project, but all light rail extensions in the valley. Expanding light rail to South-Central Phoenix will transform our city. Residents living along the corridor voted overwhelmingly in favor of bringing light rail to their community and Valley Metro is working hard to mitigate the impact of construction on local businesses. I urge the City Council in the strongest possible terms not to take any action that could kill this critical project. ### | 1 | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z | 2026-03-30T12:14:52Z |
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